SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF660

DRESDEFF660 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Karlsruhe, Germany.

DRESDEFF660

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF660
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code660
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityKarlsruhe
CountryGermany

The way 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.
660 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 SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF660?

The code DRESDEFF660 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Karlsruhe, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use DRESDEFF660 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DRESDEFF660 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF660 stand for?

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 660 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Do I need DRESDEFF660 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 do need DRESDEFF660.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF660?

DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF660 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DRESDEFF660 if the recipient asks for it.

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