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SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF871

COBADEFF871 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Zwickau, Germany.

COBADEFF871

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF871
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code871
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityZwickau
CountryGermany

The way the Commerzbank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
871 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 COBADEFF871?

COBADEFF871 identifies Commerzbank AG, a branch or department of Commerzbank AG in Zwickau, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use COBADEFF871 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COBADEFF871 against the details from Commerzbank AG before sending.

What does each part of COBADEFF871 stand for?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 871 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF871?

COBADEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF871 is Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COBADEFF871.

Do I need COBADEFF871 to send euros 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. For other currencies you still need COBADEFF871.

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

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

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