SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF698
DRESDEFF698 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Donaueschingen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF698 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 698 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Donaueschingen |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- 698 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 BIC DRESDEFF698?
DRESDEFF698 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Donaueschingen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter DRESDEFF698 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DRESDEFF698 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFF698 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF698.
Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
What does each part of DRESDEFF698 stand for?
DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 698 identifies the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.