SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF563
COBADEFF563 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Kirn, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEFF563 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEFF |
| Branch code | 563 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Kirn |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 563 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 SWIFT code COBADEFF563?
COBADEFF563 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Kirn, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter COBADEFF563 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check COBADEFF563 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in COBADEFF563 mean?
COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 563 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG.
Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF563?
COBADEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF563 is Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COBADEFF563.
Do I need COBADEFF563 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need COBADEFF563.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.