SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF651

DRESDEFF651 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

DRESDEFF651

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF651
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code651
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityFriedrichshafen
CountryGermany

How the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
651 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF651?

DRESDEFF651 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Friedrichshafen, 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 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF651?

DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF651 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DRESDEFF651 if the recipient asks for it.

Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What do the letters in DRESDEFF651 mean?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 651 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What happens if I use DRESDEFF651 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF651 with the recipient before you confirm.

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