SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21CIS

CPBKGB21CIS belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Manchester, United Kingdom.

CPBKGB21CIS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCPBKGB21CIS
8-character codeCPBKGB21
Branch codeCIS
BankCo-Operative Bank PLC.
BranchCis Instant Access Account, Manchester
CityManchester
CountryUnited 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.
CIS 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 is behind BIC CPBKGB21CIS?

CPBKGB21CIS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cis Instant Access Account, Manchester, a unit of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter CPBKGB21CIS with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CPBKGB21CIS with the recipient before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in United Kingdom?

Banks often 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.

Has Co-Operative Bank PLC. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 214 SWIFT/BIC codes for Co-Operative Bank PLC. in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of CPBKGB21CIS mean?

CPBK is the bank code of Co-Operative Bank PLC., GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and CIS is the code of the branch Cis Instant Access Account, Manchester.

Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21CIS?

CPBKGB21 is the head office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21CIS points to Cis Instant Access Account, Manchester. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CPBKGB21CIS if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.