SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF540
DRESDEFF540 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF540 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 540 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Kaiserslautern |
| 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.
- 540 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 is behind BIC DRESDEFF540?
DRESDEFF540 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF540 stand for?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 540 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF540?
DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF540 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DRESDEFF540 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need DRESDEFF540 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF540.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.