SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF450

DRESDEFF450 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Hagen, Germany.

DRESDEFF450

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF450
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code450
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityHagen
CountryGermany

The way the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

DRES Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
FF Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
450 Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank is behind BIC DRESDEFF450?

DRESDEFF450 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Hagen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What do the letters in DRESDEFF450 stand for?

DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 450 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF450?

DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF450 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DRESDEFF450 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need DRESDEFF450 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF450.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.