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SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF481

COBADEFF481 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Steinhagen, Germany.

COBADEFF481

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF481
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code481
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CitySteinhagen
CountryGermany

The way 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.
481 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 COBADEFF481?

The code COBADEFF481 belongs to Commerzbank AG, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Steinhagen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG in Germany?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF481?

COBADEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF481 is Commerzbank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COBADEFF481.

Do I need COBADEFF481 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need COBADEFF481.

What do the letters in COBADEFF481 stand for?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 481 identifies the department Commerzbank AG.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take?

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

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