SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFI18
DRESDEFFI18 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Dortmund, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFFI18 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | I18 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk |
| City | Dortmund |
| 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.
- I18 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 SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFI18?
DRESDEFFI18 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Dortmund, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in DRESDEFFI18 stand for?
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 I18 is the code of the branch Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?
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 DRESDEFFI18 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need DRESDEFFI18.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFFI18?
DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFFI18 points to Corporates and Markets Dcc-Itgk. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFFI18.
What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.