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SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF562

COBADEFF562 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Idar-Oberstein, Germany.

COBADEFF562

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF562
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code562
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityIdar-Oberstein
CountryGermany

How 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.
562 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 SWIFT code COBADEFF562?

The code COBADEFF562 belongs to Commerzbank AG, part of Commerzbank AG in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in COBADEFF562 stand for?

COBA is the bank code of Commerzbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 562 identifies the department Commerzbank AG.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF562?

COBADEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF562 points to Commerzbank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COBADEFF562.

What happens if I use COBADEFF562 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COBADEFF562 with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need COBADEFF562 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need COBADEFF562.

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