SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF801

COBADEFF801 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Merseburg, Germany.

COBADEFF801

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF801
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code801
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityMerseburg
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.
801 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 uses SWIFT code COBADEFF801?

COBADEFF801 identifies Commerzbank AG, part of Commerzbank AG in Merseburg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Commerzbank AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 625 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG.

What does each part of COBADEFF801 mean?

COBA is the bank code of Commerzbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 801 identifies the department Commerzbank AG.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF801?

COBADEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF801 is Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use COBADEFF801 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG in Germany?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use COBADEFF801 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COBADEFF801 with the recipient before sending.

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