SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF522
DRESDEFF522 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF522 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 522 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | Zw 57 |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 522 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 DRESDEFF522?
DRESDEFF522 identifies Zw 57, part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need DRESDEFF522 to send euros 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 DRESDEFF522.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of DRESDEFF522 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 522 is the code of the department Zw 57.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF522?
DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF522 points to Zw 57. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF522.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.