SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21BED
CPBKGB21BED belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Bedford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CPBKGB21BED |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CPBKGB21 |
| Branch code | BED |
| Bank | Co-Operative Bank PLC. |
| Branch | Bedford |
| City | Bedford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Co-Operative Bank PLC. SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- BED 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
What bank is behind BIC CPBKGB21BED?
The code CPBKGB21BED belongs to Bedford, part of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Bedford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter CPBKGB21BED incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CPBKGB21BED against the details from Co-Operative Bank PLC. before sending.
What does each part of CPBKGB21BED mean?
CPBK is the bank code of Co-Operative Bank PLC., GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and BED is the code of the branch Bedford.
Do I need CPBKGB21BED for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CPBKGB21BED.
How long does a transfer to Co-Operative Bank PLC. take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers 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.