SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFI09

DRESDEFFI09 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Hannover, Germany.

DRESDEFFI09

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFFI09
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch codeI09
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
BranchCorporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk
CityHannover
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.
I09 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 DRESDEFFI09?

DRESDEFFI09 identifies Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk, a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Hannover, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in DRESDEFFI09 mean?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and I09 is the code of the branch Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFFI09?

DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFFI09 points to Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFFI09.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take 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 DRESDEFFI09 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFFI09.

Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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).

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