SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFJ02

DRESDEFFJ02 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Koeln, Germany.

DRESDEFFJ02

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFFJ02
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch codeJ02
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
BranchPcc Dcc-Itgk 9
CityKoeln
CountryGermany

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.
J02 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 uses BIC DRESDEFFJ02?

DRESDEFFJ02 identifies Pcc Dcc-Itgk 9, a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Koeln, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

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

What happens if I use DRESDEFFJ02 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DRESDEFFJ02 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.

What do the letters in DRESDEFFJ02 mean?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and J02 identifies the department Pcc Dcc-Itgk 9.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFFJ02?

DRESDEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFFJ02 is Pcc Dcc-Itgk 9. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFFJ02.

Do I need DRESDEFFJ02 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFFJ02.

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