SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFI40

DRESDEFFI40 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

DRESDEFFI40

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFFI40
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch codeI40
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
BranchP and G Frankfurt (Zw 35
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC works

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.
I40 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 DRESDEFFI40?

DRESDEFFI40 identifies P and G Frankfurt (Zw 35, a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter DRESDEFFI40 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFFI40 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of DRESDEFFI40 stand for?

DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and I40 identifies the branch P and G Frankfurt (Zw 35.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFFI40?

DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFFI40 is P and G Frankfurt (Zw 35. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFFI40.

Do I need DRESDEFFI40 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFFI40.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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