SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF004

COBADEFF004 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Dreieich, Germany.

COBADEFF004

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF004
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code004
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityDreieich
CountryGermany

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.
004 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 uses SWIFT code COBADEFF004?

COBADEFF004 identifies Commerzbank AG, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG in Dreieich, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need COBADEFF004 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need COBADEFF004.

What do the letters in COBADEFF004 stand for?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 004 identifies the department Commerzbank AG.

What happens if I enter COBADEFF004 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COBADEFF004 against the details from Commerzbank AG before sending.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF004?

COBADEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF004 is Commerzbank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use COBADEFF004 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.