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SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21SSS

CPBKGB21SSS belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in London, United Kingdom.

CPBKGB21SSS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCPBKGB21SSS
8-character codeCPBKGB21
Branch codeSSS
BankCo-Operative Bank PLC.
BranchCentral Customer Services
CityLondon
CountryUnited 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.
SSS 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

What bank is behind SWIFT code CPBKGB21SSS?

CPBKGB21SSS identifies Central Customer Services, part of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Co-Operative Bank PLC. have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 214 SWIFT/BIC codes for Co-Operative Bank PLC. in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21SSS?

CPBKGB21 is the main office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21SSS is Central Customer Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CPBKGB21SSS.

What do the letters in CPBKGB21SSS mean?

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 SSS identifies the department Central Customer Services.

Do I need CPBKGB21SSS for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need CPBKGB21SSS.

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