SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFFBCS
COBADEFFBCS belongs to Commerzbank AG (Banking Communication System) in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEFFBCS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEFF |
| Branch code | BCS |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG (Banking Communication System) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Commerzbank AG (Banking Communication System) 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.
- BCS 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 COBADEFFBCS?
The code COBADEFFBCS belongs to Commerzbank AG (Banking Communication System), a branch or department of Commerzbank AG (Banking Communication System) in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in COBADEFFBCS mean?
COBA is the bank code of Commerzbank AG (Banking Communication System), DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and BCS is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG (Banking Communication System).
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Banking Communication System) in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFFBCS?
COBADEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG (Banking Communication System), while COBADEFFBCS is Commerzbank AG (Banking Communication System). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use COBADEFFBCS if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Commerzbank AG (Banking Communication System) 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.
Do I need COBADEFFBCS for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need COBADEFFBCS.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.