SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF862
DRESDEFF862 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Leipzig, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF862 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 862 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | Zw 55 |
| City | Leipzig |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 862 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF862?
The code DRESDEFF862 belongs to Zw 55, part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Leipzig, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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).
What happens if I use DRESDEFF862 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DRESDEFF862 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF862?
DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF862 is Zw 55. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use DRESDEFF862 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers 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.