SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF476

COBADEFF476 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Detmold, Germany.

COBADEFF476

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF476
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code476
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityDetmold
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.
476 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 branch uses BIC COBADEFF476?

COBADEFF476 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Detmold, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter COBADEFF476 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COBADEFF476 against the details from Commerzbank AG before sending.

Do I need COBADEFF476 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need COBADEFF476.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF476?

COBADEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF476 is Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use COBADEFF476 if the recipient asks for it.

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 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in COBADEFF476 stand for?

COBA is the bank code of Commerzbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 476 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.