SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF524
DRESDEFF524 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Gelnhausen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF524 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 524 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gelnhausen |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 524 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF524?
DRESDEFF524 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Gelnhausen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of DRESDEFF524 stand for?
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 524 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
What happens if I use DRESDEFF524 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF524 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF524?
DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF524 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DRESDEFF524 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need DRESDEFF524 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need DRESDEFF524.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one 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.