SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF793
DRESDEFF793 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Schweinfurt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF793 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 793 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schweinfurt |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 793 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 is behind BIC DRESDEFF793?
DRESDEFF793 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Schweinfurt, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need DRESDEFF793 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need DRESDEFF793.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use DRESDEFF793 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF793 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.
What does each part of DRESDEFF793 stand for?
DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 793 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.