SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF512
COBADEFF512 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Diez, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEFF512 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEFF |
| Branch code | 512 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Diez |
| 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.
- 512 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 COBADEFF512?
COBADEFF512 identifies Commerzbank AG, part of Commerzbank AG in Diez, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of COBADEFF512 stand for?
COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 512 identifies the department Commerzbank AG.
Do I need COBADEFF512 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need COBADEFF512.
How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Commerzbank AG have more 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. 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 what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.