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SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21ACU

CPBKGB21ACU belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Ayr, United Kingdom.

CPBKGB21ACU

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCPBKGB21ACU
8-character codeCPBKGB21
Branch codeACU
BankCo-Operative Bank PLC.
Branch1st Alliance Credit Union
CityAyr
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Co-Operative Bank PLC. SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CPBK 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.
ACU 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21ACU?

CPBKGB21ACU is the SWIFT/BIC code of 1st Alliance Credit Union, a branch or department of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Ayr, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of CPBKGB21ACU mean?

CPBK is the institution code of Co-Operative Bank PLC., GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and ACU identifies the department 1st Alliance Credit Union.

What happens if I enter CPBKGB21ACU incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CPBKGB21ACU with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Co-Operative Bank PLC. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 214 SWIFT/BIC codes for Co-Operative Bank PLC. in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Co-Operative Bank PLC..

Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21ACU?

CPBKGB21 is the main office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21ACU is 1st Alliance Credit Union. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CPBKGB21ACU.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Co-Operative Bank PLC.?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.