SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF863
DRESDEFF863 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Doebeln, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF863 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 863 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Doebeln |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- 863 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 SWIFT code DRESDEFF863?
DRESDEFF863 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Doebeln, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need DRESDEFF863 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need DRESDEFF863.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use DRESDEFF863 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF863 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF863 stand for?
DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 863 identifies the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.