SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21STR

CPBKGB21STR belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom.

CPBKGB21STR

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCPBKGB21STR
8-character codeCPBKGB21
Branch codeSTR
BankCo-Operative Bank PLC.
BranchSkelmersdale, Stratford Services
CitySkelmersdale
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
STR 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 CPBKGB21STR?

The code CPBKGB21STR belongs to Skelmersdale, Stratford Services, a unit of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21STR?

CPBKGB21 points to the head office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21STR is Skelmersdale, Stratford Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CPBKGB21STR if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need CPBKGB21STR to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need CPBKGB21STR.

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

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

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 happens if I use CPBKGB21STR incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CPBKGB21STR against the details from Co-Operative Bank PLC. before you confirm.

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