SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21FOR
CPBKGB21FOR belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CPBKGB21FOR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CPBKGB21 |
| Branch code | FOR |
| Bank | Co-Operative Bank PLC. |
| Branch | Formby, 1 Balloon St. Manchester |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United 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.
- FOR 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 branch uses BIC CPBKGB21FOR?
The code CPBKGB21FOR belongs to Formby, 1 Balloon St. Manchester, a branch or department of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Co-Operative Bank PLC..
How long does a transfer to Co-Operative Bank PLC. take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CPBKGB21FOR for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need CPBKGB21FOR.
What is the best 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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21FOR?
CPBKGB21 points to the head office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21FOR points to Formby, 1 Balloon St. Manchester. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CPBKGB21FOR 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.