SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF865

DRESDEFF865 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Zwickau, Germany.

DRESDEFF865

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF865
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code865
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityZwickau
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.
865 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 DRESDEFF865?

DRESDEFF865 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Zwickau, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF865 mean?

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 865 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What happens if I enter DRESDEFF865 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DRESDEFF865 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need DRESDEFF865 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need DRESDEFF865.

Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.