SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21CBC
CPBKGB21CBC belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Colchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CPBKGB21CBC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CPBKGB21 |
| Branch code | CBC |
| Bank | Co-Operative Bank PLC. |
| Branch | Colchester Bullion Centre |
| City | Colchester |
| 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.
- CBC 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 uses BIC CPBKGB21CBC?
The code CPBKGB21CBC belongs to Colchester Bullion Centre, a unit of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Colchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Co-Operative Bank PLC. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 214 SWIFT/BIC codes for Co-Operative Bank PLC. in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Co-Operative Bank PLC..
What do the letters in CPBKGB21CBC mean?
CPBK is the bank code of Co-Operative Bank PLC., GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and CBC is the code of the department Colchester Bullion Centre.
What happens if I enter CPBKGB21CBC with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CPBKGB21CBC against the details from Co-Operative Bank PLC. before sending.
Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21CBC?
CPBKGB21 points to the head office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21CBC is Colchester Bullion Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CPBKGB21CBC.
Do I need CPBKGB21CBC for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CPBKGB21CBC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.