SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF492
COBADEFF492 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Buende, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEFF492 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEFF |
| Branch code | 492 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Buende |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- 492 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 COBADEFF492?
The code COBADEFF492 belongs to Commerzbank AG, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Buende, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter COBADEFF492 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check COBADEFF492 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of COBADEFF492 stand for?
COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 492 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG.
Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF492?
COBADEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF492 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 COBADEFF492.
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.
Do I need COBADEFF492 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need COBADEFF492.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.