SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFI45
DRESDEFFI45 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Muenchen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFFI45 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | I45 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | Corporate Banking Dcc-Itgk |
| City | Muenchen |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- I45 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFI45?
DRESDEFFI45 identifies Corporate Banking Dcc-Itgk, part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Muenchen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use DRESDEFFI45 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFFI45 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFFI45?
DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFFI45 is Corporate Banking Dcc-Itgk. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DRESDEFFI45 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFFI45 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 DRESDEFFI45.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.