SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF423

COBADEFF423 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Dorsten, Germany.

COBADEFF423

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF423
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code423
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityDorsten
CountryGermany

How the Commerzbank AG SWIFT/BIC works

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.
423 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 is behind BIC COBADEFF423?

COBADEFF423 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG, part of Commerzbank AG in Dorsten, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in COBADEFF423 mean?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 423 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG.

Do I need COBADEFF423 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 COBADEFF423.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Has Commerzbank AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 625 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF423?

COBADEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF423 points to Commerzbank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COBADEFF423.

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