SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF100

COBADEFF100 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Nuernberg, Germany.

COBADEFF100

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF100
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code100
BankCommerzbank AG
BranchCash Collection
CityNuernberg
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.
100 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/BIC code COBADEFF100?

COBADEFF100 identifies Cash Collection, part of Commerzbank AG in Nuernberg, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of COBADEFF100 stand for?

COBA is the bank code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 100 is the code of the branch Cash Collection.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need COBADEFF100 for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you do need COBADEFF100.

What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG in Germany?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF100?

COBADEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF100 is Cash Collection. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use COBADEFF100 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.