SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFI12
DRESDEFFI12 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Braunschweig, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFFI12 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | I12 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk |
| City | Braunschweig |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- I12 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 bank is behind BIC DRESDEFFI12?
The code DRESDEFFI12 belongs to Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Braunschweig, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFFI12 to send euros 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. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFFI12.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFFI12?
DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFFI12 is Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DRESDEFFI12 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.