SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF079

COBADEFF079 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Bielefeld, Germany.

COBADEFF079

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF079
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code079
BankCommerzbank AG
BranchCash Collection
CityBielefeld
CountryGermany

The way 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.
079 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 is behind SWIFT code COBADEFF079?

The code COBADEFF079 belongs to Cash Collection, part of Commerzbank AG in Bielefeld, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in COBADEFF079 stand for?

COBA is the bank code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 079 identifies the department Cash Collection.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need COBADEFF079 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of 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 COBADEFF079.

What happens if I enter COBADEFF079 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COBADEFF079 against the details from Commerzbank AG before sending.

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