SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF820

DRESDEFF820 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Eisenach, Germany.

DRESDEFF820

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF820
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code820
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityEisenach
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.
820 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 uses SWIFT code DRESDEFF820?

DRESDEFF820 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Eisenach, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use DRESDEFF820 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DRESDEFF820 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.

What does each part of DRESDEFF820 stand for?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 820 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF820?

DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF820 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DRESDEFF820 if the recipient asks for it.

Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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