SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF120

DRESDEFF120 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Berlin, Germany.

DRESDEFF120

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF120
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code120
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
BranchFiliale Berlin II
CityBerlin
CountryGermany

How the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC works

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.
120 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 code DRESDEFF120?

DRESDEFF120 identifies Filiale Berlin II, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Berlin, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF120?

DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF120 points to Filiale Berlin II. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DRESDEFF120 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter DRESDEFF120 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DRESDEFF120 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.

Do I need DRESDEFF120 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 do need DRESDEFF120.

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