SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF701
COBADEFF701 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Ottobrunn, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEFF701 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEFF |
| Branch code | 701 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ottobrunn |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 701 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 BIC COBADEFF701?
COBADEFF701 identifies Commerzbank AG, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG in Ottobrunn, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter COBADEFF701 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check COBADEFF701 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need COBADEFF701 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. If you send another currency you still need COBADEFF701.
How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of COBADEFF701 stand for?
COBA is the bank code of Commerzbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 701 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.