SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF006

COBADEFF006 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Idstein, Germany.

COBADEFF006

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF006
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code006
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityIdstein
CountryGermany

How the Commerzbank AG SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
006 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 BIC COBADEFF006?

COBADEFF006 identifies Commerzbank AG, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG in Idstein, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF006?

COBADEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF006 points to Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use COBADEFF006 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use COBADEFF006 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check COBADEFF006 with the recipient before sending.

Has Commerzbank AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 625 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need COBADEFF006 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need COBADEFF006.

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