SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFI01

DRESDEFFI01 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

DRESDEFFI01

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFFI01
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch codeI01
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
BranchCorporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk
CityFrankfurt Am Main
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.
I01 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 DRESDEFFI01?

DRESDEFFI01 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

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

Do I need DRESDEFFI01 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFFI01.

What happens if I use DRESDEFFI01 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFFI01 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before you confirm.

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.

What do the letters in DRESDEFFI01 stand for?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and I01 is the code of the branch Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk.

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