SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFJ03
DRESDEFFJ03 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Koeln, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFFJ03 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | J03 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | Pcc Dcc-Itgk 10 |
| City | Koeln |
| Country | Germany |
How the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- J03 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/BIC code DRESDEFFJ03?
DRESDEFFJ03 identifies Pcc Dcc-Itgk 10, a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Koeln, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFFJ03?
DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFFJ03 is Pcc Dcc-Itgk 10. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFFJ03.
What does each part of DRESDEFFJ03 stand for?
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 J03 is the code of the branch Pcc Dcc-Itgk 10.
Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
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, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFFJ03 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need DRESDEFFJ03.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.