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SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF218

COBADEFF218 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Heide, Germany.

COBADEFF218

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF218
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code218
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityHeide
CountryGermany

The way 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.
218 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 bank uses SWIFT code COBADEFF218?

The code COBADEFF218 belongs to Commerzbank AG, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG in Heide, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in COBADEFF218 mean?

COBA is the bank code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 218 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG.

What happens if I use COBADEFF218 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COBADEFF218 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF218?

COBADEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF218 points to Commerzbank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COBADEFF218.

Do I need COBADEFF218 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need COBADEFF218.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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