SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF800

DRESDEFF800 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Halle, Germany.

DRESDEFF800

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF800
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code800
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityHalle
CountryGermany

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.
800 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 SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF800?

DRESDEFF800 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Halle, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter DRESDEFF800 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DRESDEFF800 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.

How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need DRESDEFF800 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF800.

What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF800?

DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF800 points to 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 DRESDEFF800.

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