SWIFT/BIC code COISGB21XXX
COISGB21XXX belongs to Co-Operative Insurance Society Limited in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COISGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COISGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Co-Operative Insurance Society Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Co-Operative Insurance Society Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COIS 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/BIC code COISGB21XXX?
The code COISGB21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Co-Operative Insurance Society Limited in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Co-Operative Insurance Society Limited.
What is the best way to send money to Co-Operative Insurance Society Limited 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 enter COISGB21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COISGB21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need COISGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need COISGB21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Co-Operative Insurance Society Limited take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of COISGB21XXX mean?
COIS is the bank code of Co-Operative Insurance Society Limited, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.