SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF492

DRESDEFF492 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Buende, Germany.

DRESDEFF492

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF492
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code492
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityBuende
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.
492 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/BIC code DRESDEFF492?

DRESDEFF492 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Buende, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have other 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 DRESDEFF492 stand for?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 492 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF492?

DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF492 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DRESDEFF492 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter DRESDEFF492 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DRESDEFF492 with the recipient before you confirm.

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