SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21SCS

CPBKGB21SCS belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom.

CPBKGB21SCS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCPBKGB21SCS
8-character codeCPBKGB21
Branch codeSCS
BankCo-Operative Bank PLC.
BranchSkelmersdale, Central Cust. Services
CitySkelmersdale
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
SCS 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 SWIFT code CPBKGB21SCS?

CPBKGB21SCS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Skelmersdale, Central Cust. Services, part of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of CPBKGB21SCS stand for?

CPBK is the bank code of Co-Operative Bank PLC., GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and SCS identifies the department Skelmersdale, Central Cust. Services.

Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21SCS?

CPBKGB21 is the head office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21SCS is Skelmersdale, Central Cust. Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CPBKGB21SCS if the recipient asks for it.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I enter CPBKGB21SCS incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CPBKGB21SCS with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Co-Operative Bank PLC. got 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..

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