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SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF479

DRESDEFF479 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Lemgo, Germany.

DRESDEFF479

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF479
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code479
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityLemgo
CountryGermany

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.
479 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 uses BIC DRESDEFF479?

DRESDEFF479 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Lemgo, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF479 mean?

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 479 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What happens if I enter DRESDEFF479 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF479 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF479?

DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF479 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DRESDEFF479 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need DRESDEFF479 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF479.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take in Germany?

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

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