SWIFT/BIC code COBAGB2XRIB
COBAGB2XRIB belongs to Commerzbank AG in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBAGB2XRIB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBAGB2X |
| Branch code | RIB |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2X Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- RIB 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 BIC COBAGB2XRIB?
COBAGB2XRIB identifies Commerzbank AG, a unit of Commerzbank AG in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in COBAGB2XRIB mean?
COBA is the bank code of Commerzbank AG, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2X is the code for the city or region and RIB is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG.
Can I use COBAGB2X instead of COBAGB2XRIB?
COBAGB2X is the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBAGB2XRIB is Commerzbank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use COBAGB2XRIB if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need COBAGB2XRIB to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need COBAGB2XRIB.
How long does a transfer to Commerzbank AG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Commerzbank AG got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.