SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF515
DRESDEFF515 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Wetzlar, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF515 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 515 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wetzlar |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 515 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF515?
DRESDEFF515 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Wetzlar, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need DRESDEFF515 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF515.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF515?
DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF515 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DRESDEFF515 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use DRESDEFF515 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF515 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.