SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF088

COBADEFF088 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Moenchengladbach, Germany.

COBADEFF088

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF088
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code088
BankCommerzbank AG
BranchCash Collection
CityMoenchengladbach
CountryGermany

The way 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.
088 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 uses SWIFT code COBADEFF088?

The code COBADEFF088 belongs to Cash Collection, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG in Moenchengladbach, 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?

Many banks 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.

What do the letters in COBADEFF088 mean?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 088 identifies the department Cash Collection.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF088?

COBADEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF088 points to Cash Collection. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use COBADEFF088 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need COBADEFF088 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need COBADEFF088.

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