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SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF917

DRESDEFF917 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Bad Schwartau, Germany.

DRESDEFF917

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF917
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code917
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityBad Schwartau
CountryGermany

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.
917 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 BIC DRESDEFF917?

DRESDEFF917 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Bad Schwartau, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF917?

DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF917 is Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DRESDEFF917 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need DRESDEFF917 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need DRESDEFF917.

What does each part of DRESDEFF917 stand for?

DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 917 identifies the department Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What happens if I enter DRESDEFF917 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DRESDEFF917 with the recipient before you confirm.

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