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SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF198

COBADEFF198 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Winsen (Luhe), Germany.

COBADEFF198

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF198
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code198
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityWinsen (Luhe)
CountryGermany

The way 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.
198 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 branch is behind SWIFT code COBADEFF198?

COBADEFF198 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG, part of Commerzbank AG in Winsen (Luhe), Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in COBADEFF198 mean?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 198 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG.

Do I need COBADEFF198 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need COBADEFF198.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF198?

COBADEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF198 points to Commerzbank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use COBADEFF198 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG?

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 – the difference can be large.

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