SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21CID
CPBKGB21CID belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CPBKGB21CID |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CPBKGB21 |
| Branch code | CID |
| Bank | Co-Operative Bank PLC. |
| Branch | Central Input Department, Balloon St. Manchester |
| City | Manchester |
| 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.
- CID 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 SWIFT code CPBKGB21CID?
CPBKGB21CID is the SWIFT/BIC code of Central Input Department, Balloon St. Manchester, a branch or department of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest 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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in CPBKGB21CID 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 CID identifies the branch Central Input Department, Balloon St. Manchester.
Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21CID?
CPBKGB21 is the head office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21CID is Central Input Department, Balloon St. Manchester. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CPBKGB21CID if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need CPBKGB21CID for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CPBKGB21CID.
How long does a transfer to Co-Operative Bank PLC. take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.