SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFI16
DRESDEFFI16 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Leipzig, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFFI16 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | I16 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk |
| City | Leipzig |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- I16 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 uses BIC DRESDEFFI16?
The code DRESDEFFI16 belongs to Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk, a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Leipzig, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in DRESDEFFI16 mean?
DRES is the bank 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 I16 is the code of the branch Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use DRESDEFFI16 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFFI16 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFFI16?
DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFFI16 points to Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DRESDEFFI16 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.