SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF615
DRESDEFF615 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Schwaebisch-Gmuend, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF615 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 615 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schwaebisch-Gmuend |
| 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.
- 615 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 DRESDEFF615?
DRESDEFF615 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Schwaebisch-Gmuend, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need DRESDEFF615 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need DRESDEFF615.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 DRESDEFF615 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 615 identifies the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF615?
DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF615 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF615.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.