SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFI87

DRESDEFFI87 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Wuppertal, Germany.

DRESDEFFI87

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFFI87
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch codeI87
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
BranchPcc Dcc-Itgk 2
CityWuppertal
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.
I87 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFI87?

The code DRESDEFFI87 belongs to Pcc Dcc-Itgk 2, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Wuppertal, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

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 – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use DRESDEFFI87 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFFI87 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.

How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need DRESDEFFI87 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need DRESDEFFI87.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFFI87?

DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFFI87 is Pcc Dcc-Itgk 2. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DRESDEFFI87 if the recipient asks for it.

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