SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF721

DRESDEFF721 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Ingolstadt, Germany.

DRESDEFF721

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF721
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code721
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityIngolstadt
CountryGermany

The way the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC works

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.
721 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 branch uses BIC DRESDEFF721?

The code DRESDEFF721 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Ingolstadt, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need DRESDEFF721 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF721.

Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF721?

DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF721 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF721.

What does each part of DRESDEFF721 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 721 is the code of 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.