SWIFT/BIC code COBSGB21XXX
COBSGB21XXX belongs to Coventry Building Society in Coventry, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBSGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBSGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Coventry Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Coventry |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Coventry Building Society SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COBS 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 SWIFT code COBSGB21XXX?
The code COBSGB21XXX belongs to the head office of Coventry Building Society in Coventry, United Kingdom. Use it when a payment to Coventry Building Society does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in COBSGB21XXX mean?
COBS is the bank code of Coventry Building Society, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Coventry Building Society in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use COBSGB21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check COBSGB21XXX against the details from Coventry Building Society before sending.
Does Coventry Building Society use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, COBSGB21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Coventry Building Society in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are COBSGB21 and COBSGB21XXX the same code?
Yes. COBSGB21 is the short version of COBSGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Coventry Building Society in Coventry.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.