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SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFI04

DRESDEFFI04 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Koeln, Germany.

DRESDEFFI04

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFFI04
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch codeI04
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
BranchCorporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk 1
CityKoeln
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.
I04 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/BIC code DRESDEFFI04?

DRESDEFFI04 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk 1, a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Koeln, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need DRESDEFFI04 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFFI04.

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

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

What do the letters in DRESDEFFI04 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 I04 is the code of the department Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk 1.

What happens if I use DRESDEFFI04 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFFI04 with the recipient before sending.

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