SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF500

COBADEFF500 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Hoechst, Germany.

COBADEFF500

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF500
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code500
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityHoechst
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.
500 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 uses BIC COBADEFF500?

COBADEFF500 identifies Commerzbank AG, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Hoechst, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in COBADEFF500 mean?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 500 identifies the department Commerzbank AG.

What happens if I use COBADEFF500 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COBADEFF500 against the details from Commerzbank AG before you confirm.

Does Commerzbank AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 625 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF500?

COBADEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF500 is Commerzbank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COBADEFF500.

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