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SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF609

DRESDEFF609 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Stuttgart, Germany.

DRESDEFF609

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF609
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code609
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
BranchZw 57
CityStuttgart
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.
609 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 BIC DRESDEFF609?

DRESDEFF609 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Zw 57, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Stuttgart, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need DRESDEFF609 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need DRESDEFF609.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF609 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 609 identifies the department Zw 57.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF609?

DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF609 is Zw 57. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF609.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?

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.

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