SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF832

DRESDEFF832 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Heiligenstadt, Germany.

DRESDEFF832

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF832
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code832
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityHeiligenstadt
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.
832 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 DRESDEFF832?

DRESDEFF832 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Heiligenstadt, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of DRESDEFF832 stand for?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 832 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF832?

DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF832 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF832.

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

Yes, we list 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Do I need DRESDEFF832 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF832.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.