SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF015
COBADEFF015 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Obertshausen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEFF015 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEFF |
| Branch code | 015 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Obertshausen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Commerzbank AG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 015 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 BIC COBADEFF015?
The code COBADEFF015 belongs to Commerzbank AG, part of Commerzbank AG in Obertshausen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of COBADEFF015 stand for?
COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 015 identifies the department Commerzbank AG.
What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG?
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 COBADEFF015 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. If you send another currency you still need COBADEFF015.
Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF015?
COBADEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF015 is Commerzbank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use COBADEFF015 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.