SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF421

COBADEFF421 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Herten, Germany.

COBADEFF421

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF421
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code421
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityHerten
CountryGermany

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.
421 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

What bank uses BIC COBADEFF421?

COBADEFF421 identifies Commerzbank AG, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG in Herten, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF421?

COBADEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF421 points to Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use COBADEFF421 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need COBADEFF421 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need COBADEFF421.

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

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 does each part of COBADEFF421 mean?

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 421 identifies the department Commerzbank AG.

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