SWIFT/BIC code COBAGB2IPRI

COBAGB2IPRI belongs to Commerzbank AG in London, United Kingdom.

COBAGB2IPRI

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBAGB2IPRI
8-character codeCOBAGB2I
Branch codePRI
BankCommerzbank AG
BranchInvestment Banking
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2I Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
PRI 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 uses BIC COBAGB2IPRI?

COBAGB2IPRI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Investment Banking, a unit of Commerzbank AG in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need COBAGB2IPRI to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 do need COBAGB2IPRI.

What do the letters in COBAGB2IPRI stand for?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2I is the code for the city or region and PRI identifies the branch Investment Banking.

Does Commerzbank AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use COBAGB2I instead of COBAGB2IPRI?

COBAGB2I is the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBAGB2IPRI is Investment Banking. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use COBAGB2IPRI 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.