SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF678

COBADEFF678 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Wiesloch, Germany.

COBADEFF678

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF678
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code678
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityWiesloch
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.
678 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 COBADEFF678?

COBADEFF678 identifies Commerzbank AG, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Wiesloch, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF678?

COBADEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF678 is Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COBADEFF678.

What does each part of COBADEFF678 mean?

COBA is the bank code of Commerzbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 678 identifies the department Commerzbank AG.

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.

What happens if I enter COBADEFF678 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COBADEFF678 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need COBADEFF678 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need COBADEFF678.

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