SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF688
DRESDEFF688 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Ladenburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF688 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 688 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ladenburg |
| 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.
- 688 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 code DRESDEFF688?
DRESDEFF688 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Ladenburg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF688?
DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF688 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF688.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF688 stand for?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 688 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Do I need DRESDEFF688 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need DRESDEFF688.
What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.