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SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF518

DRESDEFF518 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Friedberg (Hessen), Germany.

DRESDEFF518

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF518
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code518
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityFriedberg (Hessen)
CountryGermany

The way 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.
518 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 BIC DRESDEFF518?

DRESDEFF518 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Friedberg (Hessen), Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need DRESDEFF518 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF518.

Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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).

What happens if I use DRESDEFF518 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DRESDEFF518 with the recipient before sending.

What is the cheapest 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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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