SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF526

DRESDEFF526 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Hannoversch Muenden, Germany.

DRESDEFF526

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF526
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code526
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityHannoversch Muenden
CountryGermany

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.
526 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 DRESDEFF526?

DRESDEFF526 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Hannoversch Muenden, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF526?

DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF526 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF526.

Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Banks often 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.

What does each part of DRESDEFF526 stand for?

DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 526 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What happens if I use DRESDEFF526 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF526 with the recipient before you confirm.

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