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SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF812

DRESDEFF812 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Zerbst, Germany.

DRESDEFF812

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF812
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code812
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityZerbst
CountryGermany

How 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.
812 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 uses SWIFT code DRESDEFF812?

DRESDEFF812 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Zerbst, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need DRESDEFF812 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 still need DRESDEFF812.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF812?

DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF812 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DRESDEFF812 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use DRESDEFF812 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF812 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.

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 the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

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