SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21HEL

CPBKGB21HEL belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom.

CPBKGB21HEL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCPBKGB21HEL
8-character codeCPBKGB21
Branch codeHEL
BankCo-Operative Bank PLC.
BranchSkelmersdale, St. Helens Services
CitySkelmersdale
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.
HEL 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21HEL?

CPBKGB21HEL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Skelmersdale, St. Helens Services, part of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Co-Operative Bank PLC. take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need CPBKGB21HEL for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CPBKGB21HEL.

Has Co-Operative Bank PLC. got other 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..

What happens if I enter CPBKGB21HEL with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CPBKGB21HEL with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in CPBKGB21HEL mean?

CPBK is the institution code of Co-Operative Bank PLC., GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and HEL is the code of the branch Skelmersdale, St. Helens Services.

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