SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF738
COBADEFF738 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Muenchen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEFF738 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEFF |
| Branch code | 738 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | Zw.38 |
| City | Muenchen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Commerzbank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 738 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 COBADEFF738?
COBADEFF738 identifies Zw.38, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Muenchen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use COBADEFF738 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COBADEFF738 against the details from Commerzbank AG before sending.
What do the letters in COBADEFF738 mean?
COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 738 is the code of the branch Zw.38.
Do I need COBADEFF738 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need COBADEFF738.
What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.