SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF782

DRESDEFF782 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Selb, Germany.

DRESDEFF782

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF782
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code782
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CitySelb
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.
782 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 DRESDEFF782?

DRESDEFF782 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Selb, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF782 stand for?

DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 782 identifies the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Do I need DRESDEFF782 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF782.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF782?

DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF782 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF782.

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