SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFI26
DRESDEFFI26 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Berlin, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFFI26 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | I26 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | P and G Berlin (Zw A |
| City | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- I26 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code DRESDEFFI26?
DRESDEFFI26 identifies P and G Berlin (Zw A, a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Berlin, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter DRESDEFFI26 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DRESDEFFI26 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of DRESDEFFI26 mean?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and I26 identifies the department P and G Berlin (Zw A.
Do I need DRESDEFFI26 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need DRESDEFFI26.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.