SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF500
DRESDEFF500 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF500 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 500 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | Private Banking Inland |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 500 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 DRESDEFF500?
The code DRESDEFF500 belongs to Private Banking Inland, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF500 stand for?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 500 identifies the department Private Banking Inland.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need DRESDEFF500 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need DRESDEFF500.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF500?
DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF500 is Private Banking Inland. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DRESDEFF500 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.