SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF855
COBADEFF855 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Riesa, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEFF855 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEFF |
| Branch code | 855 |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Riesa |
| 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.
- 855 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/BIC code COBADEFF855?
The code COBADEFF855 belongs to Commerzbank AG, part of Commerzbank AG in Riesa, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use COBADEFF855 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COBADEFF855 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of COBADEFF855 mean?
COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 855 identifies the branch Commerzbank AG.
Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF855?
COBADEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF855 is Commerzbank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use COBADEFF855 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need COBADEFF855 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need COBADEFF855.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.