SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF081
COBADEFF081 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Dortmund, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEFF081 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEFF |
| Branch code | 081 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | Cash Collection |
| City | Dortmund |
| 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.
- 081 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 code COBADEFF081?
COBADEFF081 identifies Cash Collection, part of Commerzbank AG in Dortmund, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need COBADEFF081 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need COBADEFF081.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter COBADEFF081 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COBADEFF081 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in COBADEFF081 mean?
COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 081 identifies the branch Cash Collection.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.