SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF172

COBADEFF172 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Eisenhuettenstadt, Germany.

COBADEFF172

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF172
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code172
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityEisenhuettenstadt
CountryGermany

How 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.
172 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 BIC COBADEFF172?

COBADEFF172 identifies Commerzbank AG, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG in Eisenhuettenstadt, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use COBADEFF172 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COBADEFF172 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need COBADEFF172 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need COBADEFF172.

How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Does Commerzbank AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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 COBADEFF172 stand for?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 172 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG.

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