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SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF494

DRESDEFF494 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Herford, Germany.

DRESDEFF494

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF494
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code494
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityHerford
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.
494 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 DRESDEFF494?

The code DRESDEFF494 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Herford, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need DRESDEFF494 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF494.

What does each part of DRESDEFF494 stand for?

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 494 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF494?

DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF494 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 DRESDEFF494.

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