SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF655

COBADEFF655 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Balingen, Germany.

COBADEFF655

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF655
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code655
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityBalingen
CountryGermany

How 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.
655 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 COBADEFF655?

COBADEFF655 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG, part of Commerzbank AG in Balingen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter COBADEFF655 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check COBADEFF655 against the details from Commerzbank AG before sending.

What does each part of COBADEFF655 stand for?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 655 identifies the department Commerzbank AG.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take?

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

What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG in Germany?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need COBADEFF655 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need COBADEFF655.

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