SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF542
DRESDEFF542 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Pirmasens, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF542 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 542 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Pirmasens |
| 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.
- 542 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 DRESDEFF542?
DRESDEFF542 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Pirmasens, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF542?
DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF542 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DRESDEFF542 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of DRESDEFF542 mean?
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 542 identifies the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Do I need DRESDEFF542 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF542.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.