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SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF740

DRESDEFF740 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Passau, Germany.

DRESDEFF740

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF740
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code740
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityPassau
CountryGermany

How 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.
740 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF740?

The code DRESDEFF740 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Passau, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need DRESDEFF740 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF740.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the best 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 specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF740 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 740 identifies the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What happens if I use DRESDEFF740 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DRESDEFF740 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.

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