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SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21SCU

CPBKGB21SCU belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom.

CPBKGB21SCU

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCPBKGB21SCU
8-character codeCPBKGB21
Branch codeSCU
BankCo-Operative Bank PLC.
BranchSkelmersdale, Customer Services
CitySkelmersdale
CountryUnited 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.
SCU 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 CPBKGB21SCU?

The code CPBKGB21SCU belongs to Skelmersdale, Customer Services, part of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of CPBKGB21SCU 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 SCU is the code of the department Skelmersdale, Customer Services.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CPBKGB21SCU to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need CPBKGB21SCU.

What is the best 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. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21SCU?

CPBKGB21 is the main office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21SCU is Skelmersdale, Customer Services. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CPBKGB21SCU.

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