SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21BIR
CPBKGB21BIR belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CPBKGB21BIR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CPBKGB21 |
| Branch code | BIR |
| Bank | Co-Operative Bank PLC. |
| Branch | Birmingham |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Co-Operative Bank PLC. SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- BIR 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21BIR?
CPBKGB21BIR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Birmingham, a branch or department of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Co-Operative Bank PLC. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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..
What is the cheapest way to send money to Co-Operative Bank PLC.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Co-Operative Bank PLC.?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CPBKGB21BIR for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need CPBKGB21BIR.
What does each part of CPBKGB21BIR stand for?
CPBK is the institution code of Co-Operative Bank PLC., GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and BIR identifies the department Birmingham.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.