SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF205
COBADEFF205 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Geesthacht, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEFF205 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEFF |
| Branch code | 205 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Geesthacht |
| Country | Germany |
How the Commerzbank AG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 205 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 COBADEFF205?
COBADEFF205 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Geesthacht, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need COBADEFF205 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need COBADEFF205.
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 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter COBADEFF205 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check COBADEFF205 against the details from Commerzbank AG before you confirm.
What do the letters in COBADEFF205 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 205 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.