SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFJ22
DRESDEFFJ22 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Freiberg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFFJ22 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | J22 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | Pcc Dcc-Itgk 2 |
| City | Freiberg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- J22 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 is behind BIC DRESDEFFJ22?
DRESDEFFJ22 identifies Pcc Dcc-Itgk 2, a unit of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Freiberg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest 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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFFJ22?
DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFFJ22 is Pcc Dcc-Itgk 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DRESDEFFJ22 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of DRESDEFFJ22 stand for?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and J22 is the code of the branch Pcc Dcc-Itgk 2.
Do I need DRESDEFFJ22 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need DRESDEFFJ22.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.