SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF842
DRESDEFF842 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Suhl, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF842 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 842 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Suhl |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 842 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 code DRESDEFF842?
The code DRESDEFF842 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Suhl, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFF842 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need DRESDEFF842.
What happens if I use DRESDEFF842 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF842 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF842 stand for?
DRES is the bank 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 842 identifies the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive 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.