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SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21MSS

CPBKGB21MSS belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Stockport, United Kingdom.

CPBKGB21MSS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCPBKGB21MSS
8-character codeCPBKGB21
Branch codeMSS
BankCo-Operative Bank PLC.
BranchMortgage Services
CityStockport
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.
MSS 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 is behind BIC CPBKGB21MSS?

CPBKGB21MSS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mortgage Services, part of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Stockport, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need CPBKGB21MSS to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CPBKGB21MSS.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21MSS?

CPBKGB21 is the head office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21MSS is Mortgage Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CPBKGB21MSS.

What does each part of CPBKGB21MSS stand for?

CPBK is the bank code of Co-Operative Bank PLC., GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and MSS identifies the branch Mortgage Services.

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