SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21LCU
CPBKGB21LCU belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CPBKGB21LCU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CPBKGB21 |
| Branch code | LCU |
| Bank | Co-Operative Bank PLC. |
| Branch | Leeds City Credit Union |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- LCU 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 BIC CPBKGB21LCU?
The code CPBKGB21LCU belongs to Leeds City Credit Union, a unit of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Co-Operative Bank PLC. have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Co-Operative Bank PLC. 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 CPBKGB21LCU to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CPBKGB21LCU.
Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21LCU?
CPBKGB21 points to the head office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21LCU is Leeds City Credit Union. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CPBKGB21LCU if the recipient asks for it.
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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.