SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF545

COBADEFF545 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

COBADEFF545

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF545
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code545
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityLudwigshafen
CountryGermany

The way the Commerzbank AG SWIFT/BIC works

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.
545 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 COBADEFF545?

COBADEFF545 identifies Commerzbank AG, part of Commerzbank AG in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in COBADEFF545 mean?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 545 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF545?

COBADEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF545 is Commerzbank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use COBADEFF545 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter COBADEFF545 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COBADEFF545 with the recipient before sending.

Does Commerzbank AG have other 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?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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