SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF290

COBADEFF290 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Bremen, Germany.

COBADEFF290

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF290
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code290
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityBremen
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.
290 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 branch is behind BIC COBADEFF290?

COBADEFF290 identifies Commerzbank AG, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG in Bremen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF290?

COBADEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF290 points to Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COBADEFF290.

Does Commerzbank AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 625 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG.

What does each part of COBADEFF290 stand for?

COBA is the bank code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 290 identifies the department Commerzbank AG.

Do I need COBADEFF290 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need COBADEFF290.

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

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

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