SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF914
DRESDEFF914 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Bautzen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFF914 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | 914 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bautzen |
| 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.
- 914 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 BIC DRESDEFF914?
DRESDEFF914 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Bautzen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF914?
DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF914 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use DRESDEFF914 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
What does each part of DRESDEFF914 mean?
DRES is the institution 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 914 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).
What happens if I enter DRESDEFF914 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFF914 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.
Do I need DRESDEFF914 for a euro transfer 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 DRESDEFF914.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.