SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21SPU
CPBKGB21SPU belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CPBKGB21SPU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CPBKGB21 |
| Branch code | SPU |
| Bank | Co-Operative Bank PLC. |
| Branch | Scottish Postal Workers |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United 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.
- SPU 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 is behind BIC CPBKGB21SPU?
CPBKGB21SPU identifies Scottish Postal Workers, a unit of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use CPBKGB21SPU incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CPBKGB21SPU against the details from Co-Operative Bank PLC. before sending.
Does Co-Operative Bank PLC. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 214 SWIFT/BIC codes for Co-Operative Bank PLC. in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CPBKGB21SPU to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CPBKGB21SPU.
Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21SPU?
CPBKGB21 points to the head office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21SPU is Scottish Postal Workers. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CPBKGB21SPU.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.