SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF882

DRESDEFF882 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Zittau, Germany.

DRESDEFF882

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF882
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code882
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityZittau
CountryGermany

How 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.
882 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 SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF882?

DRESDEFF882 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Zittau, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need DRESDEFF882 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need DRESDEFF882.

What happens if I enter DRESDEFF882 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF882 with the recipient before sending.

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.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF882?

DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF882 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF882.

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