SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF746
DRESDEFF746 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Erding, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF746 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 746 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Erding |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 746 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 is behind BIC DRESDEFF746?
DRESDEFF746 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Erding, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of DRESDEFF746 mean?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 746 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Do I need DRESDEFF746 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF746.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF746?
DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF746 is 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 DRESDEFF746.
How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.