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SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF856

COBADEFF856 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Pirna, Germany.

COBADEFF856

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF856
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code856
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityPirna
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.
856 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 uses BIC COBADEFF856?

COBADEFF856 identifies Commerzbank AG, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG in Pirna, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need COBADEFF856 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need COBADEFF856.

What happens if I use COBADEFF856 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COBADEFF856 with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in COBADEFF856 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 856 is the code of the department Commerzbank AG.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF856?

COBADEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF856 is Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use COBADEFF856 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.