SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF001
COBADEFF001 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEFF001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEFF |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | Regional Branch Hanauer Landstrasse |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Commerzbank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COBA 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.
- 001 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 SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF001?
COBADEFF001 identifies Regional Branch Hanauer Landstrasse, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need COBADEFF001 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need COBADEFF001.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in COBADEFF001 stand for?
COBA is the bank code of Commerzbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 001 is the code of the department Regional Branch Hanauer Landstrasse.
What happens if I enter COBADEFF001 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check COBADEFF001 against the details from Commerzbank AG before you confirm.
Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF001?
COBADEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF001 points to Regional Branch Hanauer Landstrasse. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COBADEFF001.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.