SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF138
COBADEFF138 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Sarstedt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEFF138 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEFF |
| Branch code | 138 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Sarstedt |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 138 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 uses BIC COBADEFF138?
The code COBADEFF138 belongs to Commerzbank AG, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Sarstedt, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Commerzbank AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 625 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG.
What does each part of COBADEFF138 mean?
COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 138 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG.
Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF138?
COBADEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF138 is Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COBADEFF138.
Do I need COBADEFF138 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need COBADEFF138.
How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.