SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF840

COBADEFF840 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Meiningen, Germany.

COBADEFF840

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF840
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code840
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityMeiningen
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.
840 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 SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF840?

COBADEFF840 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commerzbank AG, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Meiningen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need COBADEFF840 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of 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 do need COBADEFF840.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF840?

COBADEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF840 is Commerzbank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use COBADEFF840 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks add 1–3% 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.

Has Commerzbank AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 625 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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