SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF536
DRESDEFF536 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Langen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF536 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 536 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Langen |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 536 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 DRESDEFF536?
The code DRESDEFF536 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Langen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of DRESDEFF536 mean?
DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 536 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFF536 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need DRESDEFF536.
What happens if I use DRESDEFF536 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF536 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.
What is the cheapest 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 – 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.