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SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF511

DRESDEFF511 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Limburg (Lahn), Germany.

DRESDEFF511

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF511
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code511
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityLimburg (Lahn)
CountryGermany

How the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
511 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/BIC code DRESDEFF511?

DRESDEFF511 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Limburg (Lahn), Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF511 mean?

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 511 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What happens if I use DRESDEFF511 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF511 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.

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. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF511?

DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF511 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use DRESDEFF511 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need DRESDEFF511 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF511.

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