SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFI57
DRESDEFFI57 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Stuttgart, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFFI57 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | I57 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | Pcc Dcc-Itgk 4 |
| City | Stuttgart |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- I57 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 DRESDEFFI57?
DRESDEFFI57 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pcc Dcc-Itgk 4, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Stuttgart, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need DRESDEFFI57 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. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFFI57.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFFI57?
DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFFI57 points to Pcc Dcc-Itgk 4. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DRESDEFFI57 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use DRESDEFFI57 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFFI57 with the recipient before you confirm.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services 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.