SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF679

COBADEFF679 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Weil, Germany.

COBADEFF679

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF679
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code679
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityWeil
CountryGermany

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.
679 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 code COBADEFF679?

The code COBADEFF679 belongs to Commerzbank AG, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG in Weil, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take in Germany?

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

Do I need COBADEFF679 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of 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 COBADEFF679.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF679?

COBADEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF679 is Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COBADEFF679.

What do the letters in COBADEFF679 mean?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 679 identifies the department Commerzbank AG.

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