SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF381
COBADEFF381 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Bonn, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEFF381 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEFF |
| Branch code | 381 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | Bad Godesberg |
| City | Bonn |
| Country | Germany |
How the Commerzbank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 381 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 COBADEFF381?
The code COBADEFF381 belongs to Bad Godesberg, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Bonn, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need COBADEFF381 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need COBADEFF381.
How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in COBADEFF381 mean?
COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 381 identifies the department Bad Godesberg.
Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF381?
COBADEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF381 is Bad Godesberg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use COBADEFF381 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Commerzbank AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.