SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21CCS
CPBKGB21CCS belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CPBKGB21CCS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CPBKGB21 |
| Branch code | CCS |
| Bank | Co-Operative Bank PLC. |
| Branch | Central Customer Services, Skelmersdale |
| City | Skelmersdale |
| 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.
- CCS 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 SWIFT code CPBKGB21CCS?
CPBKGB21CCS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Central Customer Services, Skelmersdale, a unit of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter CPBKGB21CCS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CPBKGB21CCS with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of CPBKGB21CCS stand for?
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 CCS is the code of the department Central Customer Services, Skelmersdale.
Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21CCS?
CPBKGB21 is the main office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21CCS is Central Customer Services, Skelmersdale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CPBKGB21CCS if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need CPBKGB21CCS 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 CPBKGB21CCS.
How long does a transfer to Co-Operative Bank PLC. take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.