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SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF253

COBADEFF253 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Alfeld (Leine), Germany.

COBADEFF253

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF253
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code253
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityAlfeld (Leine)
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.
253 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF253?

COBADEFF253 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG, part of Commerzbank AG in Alfeld (Leine), Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of COBADEFF253 stand for?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 253 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need COBADEFF253 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need COBADEFF253.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF253?

COBADEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF253 is Commerzbank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COBADEFF253.

What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG in Germany?

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 – 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.