SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF855

DRESDEFF855 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Meissen, Germany.

DRESDEFF855

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF855
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code855
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityMeissen
CountryGermany

The way 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.
855 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 is behind BIC DRESDEFF855?

DRESDEFF855 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Meissen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF855 stand for?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 855 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use DRESDEFF855 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF855 with the recipient before sending.

Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF855?

DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF855 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF855.

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