SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFI76

DRESDEFFI76 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Duesseldorf, Germany.

DRESDEFFI76

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFFI76
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch codeI76
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
BranchPcc Dcc-Itgk 3
CityDuesseldorf
CountryGermany

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.
I76 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 DRESDEFFI76?

DRESDEFFI76 identifies Pcc Dcc-Itgk 3, a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Duesseldorf, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need DRESDEFFI76 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFFI76.

What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFFI76?

DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFFI76 is Pcc Dcc-Itgk 3. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DRESDEFFI76 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of DRESDEFFI76 mean?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and I76 identifies the department Pcc Dcc-Itgk 3.

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