SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF874
DRESDEFF874 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF874 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 874 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hohenstein-Ernstthal |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 874 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 uses BIC DRESDEFF874?
DRESDEFF874 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in DRESDEFF874 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 874 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
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 the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have 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).
What happens if I use DRESDEFF874 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF874 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need DRESDEFF874 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need DRESDEFF874.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.