SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21MCD

CPBKGB21MCD belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Manchester, United Kingdom.

CPBKGB21MCD

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCPBKGB21MCD
8-character codeCPBKGB21
Branch codeMCD
BankCo-Operative Bank PLC.
BranchManchester, Central Deposit
CityManchester
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Co-Operative Bank PLC. SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
MCD 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 is behind BIC CPBKGB21MCD?

CPBKGB21MCD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Manchester, Central Deposit, part of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21MCD?

CPBKGB21 is the main office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21MCD points to Manchester, Central Deposit. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CPBKGB21MCD.

What does each part of CPBKGB21MCD mean?

CPBK is the institution code of Co-Operative Bank PLC., GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and MCD is the code of the department Manchester, Central Deposit.

Does Co-Operative Bank PLC. have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 214 SWIFT/BIC codes for Co-Operative Bank PLC. in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Co-Operative Bank PLC..

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CPBKGB21MCD to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CPBKGB21MCD.

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