SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF274
COBADEFF274 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Schoeningen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEFF274 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEFF |
| Branch code | 274 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schoeningen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Commerzbank AG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 274 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 COBADEFF274?
COBADEFF274 identifies Commerzbank AG, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG in Schoeningen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of COBADEFF274 stand for?
COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 274 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG.
Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF274?
COBADEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF274 points to Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use COBADEFF274 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use COBADEFF274 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check COBADEFF274 against the details from Commerzbank AG before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG?
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.
Do I need COBADEFF274 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need COBADEFF274.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.