SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFJ12
DRESDEFFJ12 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Offenbach (Main), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFFJ12 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | J12 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | Pcc Dcc-Itgk 1 |
| City | Offenbach (Main) |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- J12 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 is behind BIC DRESDEFFJ12?
DRESDEFFJ12 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pcc Dcc-Itgk 1, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Offenbach (Main), Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFFJ12?
DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFFJ12 is Pcc Dcc-Itgk 1. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DRESDEFFJ12 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of DRESDEFFJ12 mean?
DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and J12 is the code of the department Pcc Dcc-Itgk 1.
How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFFJ12 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFFJ12.
What is the cheapest 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. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.