SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFI08

DRESDEFFI08 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Luebeck, Germany.

DRESDEFFI08

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFFI08
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch codeI08
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
BranchCorporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk
CityLuebeck
CountryGermany

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

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.
I08 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 branch uses SWIFT code DRESDEFFI08?

DRESDEFFI08 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk, a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Luebeck, 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) in Germany?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I enter DRESDEFFI08 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DRESDEFFI08 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need DRESDEFFI08 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFFI08.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in DRESDEFFI08 mean?

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 I08 identifies the department 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.