SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF232

COBADEFF232 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Bad Schwartau, Germany.

COBADEFF232

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF232
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code232
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityBad Schwartau
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.
232 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 COBADEFF232?

The code COBADEFF232 belongs to Commerzbank AG, part of Commerzbank AG in Bad Schwartau, 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 the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Commerzbank AG have other 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 do the letters in COBADEFF232 stand for?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 232 identifies the department Commerzbank AG.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF232?

COBADEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF232 points to Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use COBADEFF232 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need COBADEFF232 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need COBADEFF232.

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