SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF545
DRESDEFF545 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF545 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 545 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ludwigshafen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 545 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 SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF545?
DRESDEFF545 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
What does each part of DRESDEFF545 stand for?
DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 545 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF545?
DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF545 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DRESDEFF545 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter DRESDEFF545 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DRESDEFF545 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.