SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF806

DRESDEFF806 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Eisleben, Germany.

DRESDEFF806

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF806
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code806
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityEisleben
CountryGermany

The way the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
806 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 SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF806?

DRESDEFF806 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Eisleben, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?

Many banks add several percent 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 DRESDEFF806 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF806 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF806 stand for?

DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 806 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF806?

DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF806 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use DRESDEFF806 if the recipient asks for it.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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