SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF712

COBADEFF712 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Waldkraiburg, Germany.

COBADEFF712

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF712
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code712
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityWaldkraiburg
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.
712 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 branch uses BIC COBADEFF712?

COBADEFF712 identifies Commerzbank AG, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG in Waldkraiburg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF712?

COBADEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF712 is Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use COBADEFF712 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of COBADEFF712 stand for?

COBA is the bank code of Commerzbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 712 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG.

Has Commerzbank AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 625 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter COBADEFF712 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COBADEFF712 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need COBADEFF712 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need COBADEFF712.

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