SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21COR
CPBKGB21COR belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CPBKGB21COR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CPBKGB21 |
| Branch code | COR |
| Bank | Co-Operative Bank PLC. |
| Branch | Corporate Advances, Manchester |
| City | Manchester |
| 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.
- COR 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 SWIFT code CPBKGB21COR?
CPBKGB21COR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Corporate Advances, Manchester, a unit of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use CPBKGB21COR with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CPBKGB21COR with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CPBKGB21COR 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 CPBKGB21COR.
What do the letters in CPBKGB21COR mean?
CPBK is the institution code of Co-Operative Bank PLC., GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and COR is the code of the branch Corporate Advances, Manchester.
Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21COR?
CPBKGB21 is the main office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21COR is Corporate Advances, Manchester. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CPBKGB21COR 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.