SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21REA
CPBKGB21REA belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Reading, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CPBKGB21REA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CPBKGB21 |
| Branch code | REA |
| Bank | Co-Operative Bank PLC. |
| Branch | Reading |
| City | Reading |
| 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.
- REA 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 uses BIC CPBKGB21REA?
CPBKGB21REA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Reading, part of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Reading, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Co-Operative Bank PLC.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of CPBKGB21REA stand for?
CPBK is the bank code of Co-Operative Bank PLC., GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and REA is the code of the department Reading.
Do I need CPBKGB21REA 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 CPBKGB21REA.
How long does a transfer to Co-Operative Bank PLC. take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21REA?
CPBKGB21 points to the head office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21REA is Reading. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CPBKGB21REA 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.