SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF256
COBADEFF256 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Diepholz, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEFF256 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEFF |
| Branch code | 256 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Diepholz |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 256 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 COBADEFF256?
The code COBADEFF256 belongs to Commerzbank AG, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Diepholz, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of COBADEFF256 stand for?
COBA is the bank code of Commerzbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 256 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG.
Do I need COBADEFF256 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need COBADEFF256.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter COBADEFF256 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check COBADEFF256 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF256?
COBADEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF256 is Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use COBADEFF256 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.