SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF680
DRESDEFF680 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Freiburg Im Breisgau, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF680 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 680 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Freiburg Im Breisgau |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 680 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF680?
DRESDEFF680 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Freiburg Im Breisgau, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of DRESDEFF680 mean?
DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 680 identifies the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
What is the cheapest 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 transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use DRESDEFF680 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DRESDEFF680 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF680?
DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF680 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use DRESDEFF680 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need DRESDEFF680 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF680.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.