SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFJ17

DRESDEFFJ17 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Wiesbaden, Germany.

DRESDEFFJ17

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFFJ17
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch codeJ17
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
BranchPcc Dcc-Itgk 2
CityWiesbaden
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.
J17 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 code DRESDEFFJ17?

The code DRESDEFFJ17 belongs to Pcc Dcc-Itgk 2, a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Wiesbaden, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need DRESDEFFJ17 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need DRESDEFFJ17.

What happens if I use DRESDEFFJ17 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DRESDEFFJ17 with the recipient before you confirm.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFFJ17?

DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFFJ17 points to Pcc Dcc-Itgk 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DRESDEFFJ17 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

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