SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF646

DRESDEFF646 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Trossingen, Germany.

DRESDEFF646

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF646
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code646
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityTrossingen
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.
646 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 BIC DRESDEFF646?

DRESDEFF646 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Trossingen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF646?

DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF646 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use DRESDEFF646 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I use DRESDEFF646 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF646 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.

Do I need DRESDEFF646 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need DRESDEFF646.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next 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.