SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFFCLS
COBADEFFCLS belongs to Commerzbank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEFFCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEFF |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | Zgo-Ib |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| 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.
- CLS 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 BIC COBADEFFCLS?
The code COBADEFFCLS belongs to Zgo-Ib, part of Commerzbank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG?
Banks often 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 do the letters in COBADEFFCLS stand for?
COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and CLS is the code of the department Zgo-Ib.
Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFFCLS?
COBADEFF is the head office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFFCLS is Zgo-Ib. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COBADEFFCLS.
Has Commerzbank AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 625 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG.
What happens if I use COBADEFFCLS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check COBADEFFCLS against the details from Commerzbank AG before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.