SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF585

DRESDEFF585 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Trier, Germany.

DRESDEFF585

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF585
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code585
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityTrier
CountryGermany

The way 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.
585 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 branch is behind BIC DRESDEFF585?

DRESDEFF585 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Trier, Germany. Use this branch code only when 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?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I enter DRESDEFF585 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF585 with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What does each part of DRESDEFF585 stand for?

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 585 identifies the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Do I need DRESDEFF585 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need DRESDEFF585.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.