SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFFJ34
DRESDEFFJ34 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Hamburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DRESDEFFJ34 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DRESDEFF |
| Branch code | J34 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) |
| Branch | Pcc Dcc-Itgk 8 |
| City | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- J34 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 uses SWIFT code DRESDEFFJ34?
The code DRESDEFFJ34 belongs to Pcc Dcc-Itgk 8, part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Hamburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use DRESDEFFJ34 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DRESDEFFJ34 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need DRESDEFFJ34 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need DRESDEFFJ34.
What do the letters in DRESDEFFJ34 stand for?
DRES is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and J34 identifies the department Pcc Dcc-Itgk 8.
Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFFJ34?
DRESDEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFFJ34 is Pcc Dcc-Itgk 8. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use DRESDEFFJ34 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.