SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21PRE
CPBKGB21PRE belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Preston, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CPBKGB21PRE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CPBKGB21 |
| Branch code | PRE |
| Bank | Co-Operative Bank PLC. |
| Branch | Preston |
| City | Preston |
| Country | United 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.
- PRE 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 SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21PRE?
CPBKGB21PRE identifies Preston, part of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Preston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need CPBKGB21PRE 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 CPBKGB21PRE.
How long does a transfer to Co-Operative Bank PLC. take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use CPBKGB21PRE with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CPBKGB21PRE against the details from Co-Operative Bank PLC. before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in United Kingdom?
Banks often 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.
Does Co-Operative Bank PLC. have more 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..
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.