SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF516
DRESDEFF516 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF516 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 516 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | Zw 55 |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- 516 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 DRESDEFF516?
The code DRESDEFF516 belongs to Zw 55, a unit 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.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF516?
DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF516 is Zw 55. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DRESDEFF516 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter DRESDEFF516 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF516 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFF516 to send euros 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. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF516.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.