SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF561
DRESDEFF561 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Obertshausen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF561 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 561 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Obertshausen |
| 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.
- 561 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 code DRESDEFF561?
The code DRESDEFF561 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Obertshausen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF561 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 561 identifies the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF561?
DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF561 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DRESDEFF561 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFF561 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need DRESDEFF561.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.