SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF453
DRESDEFF453 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Herdecke, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF453 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 453 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Herdecke |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 453 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
What bank uses SWIFT code DRESDEFF453?
DRESDEFF453 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Herdecke, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need DRESDEFF453 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF453.
Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of DRESDEFF453 mean?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 453 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF453?
DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF453 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF453.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.