SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21SWI
CPBKGB21SWI belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Swindon, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CPBKGB21SWI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CPBKGB21 |
| Branch code | SWI |
| Bank | Co-Operative Bank PLC. |
| Branch | Swindon |
| City | Swindon |
| 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.
- SWI 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 uses BIC CPBKGB21SWI?
CPBKGB21SWI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Swindon, part of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Swindon, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in CPBKGB21SWI mean?
CPBK is the institution code of Co-Operative Bank PLC., GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and SWI is the code of the department Swindon.
How long does a transfer to Co-Operative Bank PLC. take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CPBKGB21SWI for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CPBKGB21SWI.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21SWI?
CPBKGB21 points to the main office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21SWI points to Swindon. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CPBKGB21SWI 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.