SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF506
DRESDEFF506 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Hanau, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF506 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 506 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hanau |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 506 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 DRESDEFF506?
DRESDEFF506 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Hanau, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need DRESDEFF506 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need DRESDEFF506.
How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF506 stand for?
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 506 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF506?
DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF506 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF506.
What is the cheapest 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 what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.