SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFJ13

DRESDEFFJ13 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Hanau, Germany.

DRESDEFFJ13

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFFJ13
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch codeJ13
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
BranchPcc Dcc-Itgk 1
CityHanau
CountryGermany

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.
J13 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 SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFJ13?

The code DRESDEFFJ13 belongs to Pcc Dcc-Itgk 1, a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Hanau, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter DRESDEFFJ13 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFFJ13 against the details from Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) before sending.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFFJ13?

DRESDEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFFJ13 points to Pcc Dcc-Itgk 1. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DRESDEFFJ13 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of DRESDEFFJ13 mean?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and J13 identifies the branch Pcc Dcc-Itgk 1.

Do I need DRESDEFFJ13 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFFJ13.

Does Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

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