SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF825
DRESDEFF825 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Jena, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF825 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 825 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Jena |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 825 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 uses BIC DRESDEFF825?
The code DRESDEFF825 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Jena, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF825?
DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF825 is 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 DRESDEFF825.
What happens if I use DRESDEFF825 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFF825 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.
Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got other 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.
What does each part of DRESDEFF825 mean?
DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 825 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
Do I need DRESDEFF825 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFF825.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.