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SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF216

COBADEFF216 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Schleswig, Germany.

COBADEFF216

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF216
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code216
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CitySchleswig
CountryGermany

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.
216 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 code COBADEFF216?

COBADEFF216 identifies Commerzbank AG, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG in Schleswig, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Commerzbank AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 625 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of COBADEFF216 mean?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 216 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG.

Do I need COBADEFF216 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need COBADEFF216.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF216?

COBADEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF216 is Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use COBADEFF216 if the recipient asks for it.

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