SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21SEA

CPBKGB21SEA belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in London, United Kingdom.

CPBKGB21SEA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCPBKGB21SEA
8-character codeCPBKGB21
Branch codeSEA
BankCo-Operative Bank PLC.
BranchSouth East Admin.
CityLondon
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.
SEA 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 SWIFT code CPBKGB21SEA?

CPBKGB21SEA identifies South East Admin., a unit of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use CPBKGB21SEA with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CPBKGB21SEA with the recipient before sending.

Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21SEA?

CPBKGB21 is the main office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21SEA points to South East Admin.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CPBKGB21SEA if the recipient asks for it.

Does Co-Operative Bank PLC. have more 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..

What does each part of CPBKGB21SEA stand for?

CPBK is the institution code of Co-Operative Bank PLC., GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and SEA identifies the department South East Admin..

Do I need CPBKGB21SEA to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CPBKGB21SEA.

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