SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF533
DRESDEFF533 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Marburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF533 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 533 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Marburg |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- 533 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 branch uses SWIFT code DRESDEFF533?
The code DRESDEFF533 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Marburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter DRESDEFF533 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF533 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.
What does each part of DRESDEFF533 mean?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 533 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Do I need DRESDEFF533 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF533.
How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF533?
DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF533 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF533.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.