SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF817
COBADEFF817 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Wittenberg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEFF817 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEFF |
| Branch code | 817 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wittenberg |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 817 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 is behind SWIFT code COBADEFF817?
COBADEFF817 identifies Commerzbank AG, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Wittenberg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter COBADEFF817 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COBADEFF817 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of COBADEFF817 mean?
COBA is the bank code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 817 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG.
Does Commerzbank AG have 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 COBADEFF817 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need COBADEFF817.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.