SWIFT/BIC code BRITGB21XXX
BRITGB21XXX belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC T/A Britannia in Leek, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BRITGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BRITGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Co-Operative Bank PLC T/A Britannia |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Leek |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Co-Operative Bank PLC T/A Britannia SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BRIT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution uses BIC BRITGB21XXX?
BRITGB21XXX identifies the head office of Co-Operative Bank PLC T/A Britannia in Leek, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Co-Operative Bank PLC T/A Britannia.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Co-Operative Bank PLC T/A Britannia in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need BRITGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BRITGB21XXX.
Does Co-Operative Bank PLC T/A Britannia use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BRITGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Co-Operative Bank PLC T/A Britannia in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Co-Operative Bank PLC T/A Britannia take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is BRITGB21 and BRITGB21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BRITGB21 is the short version of BRITGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Co-Operative Bank PLC T/A Britannia in Leek.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.