SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFJ19

DRESDEFFJ19 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Kassel, Germany.

DRESDEFFJ19

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFFJ19
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch codeJ19
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
BranchPcc Dcc-Itgk 1
CityKassel
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.
J19 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 BIC DRESDEFFJ19?

DRESDEFFJ19 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pcc Dcc-Itgk 1, part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Kassel, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of DRESDEFFJ19 mean?

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 J19 is the code of the branch Pcc Dcc-Itgk 1.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Do I need DRESDEFFJ19 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need DRESDEFFJ19.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFFJ19?

DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFFJ19 is Pcc Dcc-Itgk 1. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFFJ19.

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