SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF287

COBADEFF287 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Papenburg, Germany.

COBADEFF287

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF287
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code287
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityPapenburg
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.
287 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 SWIFT code COBADEFF287?

COBADEFF287 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Papenburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF287?

COBADEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF287 points to Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use COBADEFF287 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need COBADEFF287 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need COBADEFF287.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Has Commerzbank AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 625 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use COBADEFF287 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check COBADEFF287 with the recipient before you confirm.

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