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SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21CRE

CPBKGB21CRE belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Crewe, United Kingdom.

CPBKGB21CRE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCPBKGB21CRE
8-character codeCPBKGB21
Branch codeCRE
BankCo-Operative Bank PLC.
BranchCrewe
CityCrewe
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Co-Operative Bank PLC. SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
CRE 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21CRE?

The code CPBKGB21CRE belongs to Crewe, a unit of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Crewe, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter CPBKGB21CRE incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CPBKGB21CRE with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does it take to send money to Co-Operative Bank PLC.?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CPBKGB21CRE to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need CPBKGB21CRE.

What does each part of CPBKGB21CRE mean?

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 CRE is the code of the department Crewe.

Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21CRE?

CPBKGB21 is the head office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21CRE is Crewe. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CPBKGB21CRE.

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