SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21IPS

CPBKGB21IPS belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Ipswich, United Kingdom.

CPBKGB21IPS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCPBKGB21IPS
8-character codeCPBKGB21
Branch codeIPS
BankCo-Operative Bank PLC.
BranchIpswich
CityIpswich
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.
IPS 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 is behind BIC CPBKGB21IPS?

CPBKGB21IPS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ipswich, part of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Ipswich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in CPBKGB21IPS stand for?

CPBK is the institution code of Co-Operative Bank PLC., GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and IPS is the code of the branch Ipswich.

What happens if I enter CPBKGB21IPS with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CPBKGB21IPS against the details from Co-Operative Bank PLC. before sending.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21IPS?

CPBKGB21 points to the head office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21IPS points to Ipswich. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CPBKGB21IPS 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.