SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF548
DRESDEFF548 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Landau (Pfalz), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF548 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 548 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Landau (Pfalz) |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 548 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF548?
The code DRESDEFF548 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Landau (Pfalz), Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of DRESDEFF548 mean?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 548 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
What happens if I enter DRESDEFF548 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF548 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF548?
DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF548 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DRESDEFF548 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need DRESDEFF548 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF548.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.