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SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF856

DRESDEFF856 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Goerlitz, Germany.

DRESDEFF856

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF856
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code856
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityGoerlitz
CountryGermany

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.
856 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 BIC DRESDEFF856?

DRESDEFF856 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Goerlitz, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best 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. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need DRESDEFF856 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFF856.

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

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

What do the letters in DRESDEFF856 mean?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 856 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What happens if I enter DRESDEFF856 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DRESDEFF856 with the recipient before sending.

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