SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF480

COBADEFF480 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Bielefeld, Germany.

COBADEFF480

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF480
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code480
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityBielefeld
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.
480 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 SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF480?

COBADEFF480 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG in Bielefeld, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in COBADEFF480 stand for?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 480 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF480?

COBADEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF480 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 COBADEFF480.

Does Commerzbank AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 625 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need COBADEFF480 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need COBADEFF480.

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