SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21SMS
CPBKGB21SMS belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CPBKGB21SMS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CPBKGB21 |
| Branch code | SMS |
| Bank | Co-Operative Bank PLC. |
| Branch | Co-Operative Bank Smile Student A/C Skelmersdale |
| City | Skelmersdale |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Co-Operative Bank PLC. SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- SMS 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 CPBKGB21SMS?
CPBKGB21SMS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Co-Operative Bank Smile Student A/C Skelmersdale, part of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CPBKGB21SMS 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. For other currencies you still need CPBKGB21SMS.
What do the letters in CPBKGB21SMS stand for?
CPBK is the institution code of Co-Operative Bank PLC., GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and SMS is the code of the branch Co-Operative Bank Smile Student A/C Skelmersdale.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Co-Operative Bank PLC.?
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.
Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21SMS?
CPBKGB21 points to the main office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21SMS is Co-Operative Bank Smile Student A/C Skelmersdale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CPBKGB21SMS 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.