SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF742

COBADEFF742 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Straubing, Germany.

COBADEFF742

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF742
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code742
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityStraubing
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.
742 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 COBADEFF742?

COBADEFF742 identifies Commerzbank AG, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG in Straubing, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Has Commerzbank AG got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG.

Do I need COBADEFF742 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need COBADEFF742.

What happens if I use COBADEFF742 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check COBADEFF742 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF742?

COBADEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF742 is Commerzbank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use COBADEFF742 if the recipient asks for it.

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