SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF490

DRESDEFF490 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany.

DRESDEFF490

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF490
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code490
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityBad Oeynhausen
CountryGermany

How 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.
490 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 SWIFT code DRESDEFF490?

The code DRESDEFF490 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need DRESDEFF490 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF490.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF490 mean?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 490 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got 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).

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