SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF420

COBADEFF420 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

COBADEFF420

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF420
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code420
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityGelsenkirchen
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.
420 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF420?

COBADEFF420 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in COBADEFF420 mean?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 420 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG.

What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG in Germany?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Commerzbank AG got 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.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need COBADEFF420 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need COBADEFF420.

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