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SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF491

DRESDEFF491 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Minden, Germany.

DRESDEFF491

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF491
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code491
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityMinden
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.
491 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 DRESDEFF491?

DRESDEFF491 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Minden, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF491 stand for?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 491 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF491?

DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF491 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DRESDEFF491 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need DRESDEFF491 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need DRESDEFF491.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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