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SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF280

COBADEFF280 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Nordenham, Germany.

COBADEFF280

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF280
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code280
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityNordenham
CountryGermany

The way 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.
280 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 BIC COBADEFF280?

COBADEFF280 identifies Commerzbank AG, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Nordenham, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of COBADEFF280 mean?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 280 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG.

What happens if I use COBADEFF280 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COBADEFF280 against the details from Commerzbank AG before sending.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need COBADEFF280 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need COBADEFF280.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF280?

COBADEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF280 points to Commerzbank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use COBADEFF280 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.