SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF790
DRESDEFF790 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Wuerzburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF790 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 790 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wuerzburg |
| 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.
- 790 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF790?
DRESDEFF790 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Wuerzburg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF790 stand for?
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 790 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
What happens if I use DRESDEFF790 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF790 with the recipient before you confirm.
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 2–4 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFF790 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need DRESDEFF790.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF790?
DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF790 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF790.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.