SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF650
DRESDEFF650 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Ravensburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF650 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 650 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ravensburg |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 650 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 DRESDEFF650?
The code DRESDEFF650 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Ravensburg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFF650 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need DRESDEFF650.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF650 mean?
DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 650 identifies the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF650?
DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF650 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DRESDEFF650 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use DRESDEFF650 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF650 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.