SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF161
COBADEFF161 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Brandenburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEFF161 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEFF |
| Branch code | 161 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Brandenburg |
| 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.
- 161 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/BIC code COBADEFF161?
The code COBADEFF161 belongs to Commerzbank AG, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Brandenburg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of COBADEFF161 mean?
COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 161 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG.
Does Commerzbank AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 625 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG.
What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF161?
COBADEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF161 points to Commerzbank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use COBADEFF161 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need COBADEFF161 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need COBADEFF161.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.