SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFFGCM

COBADEFFGCM belongs to Commerzbank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

COBADEFFGCM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFFGCM
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch codeGCM
BankCommerzbank AG
BranchGlobal Cash Management
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How the Commerzbank AG 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.
GCM 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 SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFFGCM?

The code COBADEFFGCM belongs to Global Cash Management, part of Commerzbank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in COBADEFFGCM stand for?

COBA is the bank code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and GCM is the code of the department Global Cash Management.

Do I need COBADEFFGCM for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you still need COBADEFFGCM.

Does Commerzbank AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 625 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFFGCM?

COBADEFF points to the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFFGCM is Global Cash Management. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use COBADEFFGCM 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.