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SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF816

COBADEFF816 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Wernigerode, Germany.

COBADEFF816

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF816
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code816
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityWernigerode
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.
816 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 COBADEFF816?

COBADEFF816 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG, part of Commerzbank AG in Wernigerode, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Commerzbank AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 625 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in COBADEFF816 stand for?

COBA is the bank code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 816 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need COBADEFF816 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need COBADEFF816.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF816?

COBADEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF816 points to Commerzbank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use COBADEFF816 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.