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SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF517

DRESDEFF517 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Dietzenbach, Germany.

DRESDEFF517

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF517
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code517
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityDietzenbach
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.
517 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 DRESDEFF517?

DRESDEFF517 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Dietzenbach, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use DRESDEFF517 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DRESDEFF517 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.

What does each part of DRESDEFF517 mean?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 517 identifies the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need DRESDEFF517 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF517.

How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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