SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF440

COBADEFF440 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Dortmund, Germany.

COBADEFF440

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF440
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code440
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityDortmund
CountryGermany

How 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.
440 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 BIC COBADEFF440?

The code COBADEFF440 belongs to Commerzbank AG, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG in Dortmund, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need COBADEFF440 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need COBADEFF440.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF440?

COBADEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF440 points to Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COBADEFF440.

What do the letters in COBADEFF440 stand for?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 440 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG.

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