SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFI73

DRESDEFFI73 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Berlin, Germany.

DRESDEFFI73

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFFI73
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch codeI73
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
BranchPcc Dcc-Itgk 6
CityBerlin
CountryGermany

How 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.
I73 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 uses SWIFT code DRESDEFFI73?

The code DRESDEFFI73 belongs to Pcc Dcc-Itgk 6, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Berlin, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need DRESDEFFI73 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFFI73.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFFI73?

DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFFI73 is Pcc Dcc-Itgk 6. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFFI73.

What happens if I use DRESDEFFI73 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DRESDEFFI73 with the recipient before you confirm.

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