Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Commerzbank AG Cologne (formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Commerzbank AG Cologne (formerly Dresdner Bank AG) is DRESDEFF. This 11-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Commerzbank AG Cologne (formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Commerzbank AG Cologne (formerly Dresdner Bank AG), provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF (Frankfurt/Main, Germany) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Commerzbank AG Cologne (formerly Dresdner Bank AG) a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Commerzbank AG Cologne (formerly Dresdner Bank AG) is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code DRESDEFF mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code DRESDEFF: "DRES" is the institution code identifying Commerzbank AG Cologne (formerly Dresdner Bank AG), "DE" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Germany, and "FF" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone. The final three characters "370" identify a specific branch.

DRESDEFF

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