SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF820

COBADEFF820 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Erfurt, Germany.

COBADEFF820

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF820
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code820
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityErfurt
CountryGermany

How 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.
820 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 SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF820?

COBADEFF820 identifies Commerzbank AG, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG in Erfurt, 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 COBADEFF820 mean?

COBA is the bank code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 820 identifies the department Commerzbank AG.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF820?

COBADEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF820 is Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use COBADEFF820 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use COBADEFF820 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check COBADEFF820 with the recipient before you confirm.

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