SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21VAU
CPBKGB21VAU belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CPBKGB21VAU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CPBKGB21 |
| Branch code | VAU |
| Bank | Co-Operative Bank PLC. |
| Branch | Voyager Alliance Credit Union |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- VAU 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 BIC CPBKGB21VAU?
CPBKGB21VAU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Voyager Alliance Credit Union, a branch or department of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in CPBKGB21VAU stand for?
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 VAU identifies the department Voyager Alliance Credit Union.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Co-Operative Bank PLC..
What is the best way to send money to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Co-Operative Bank PLC. take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CPBKGB21VAU to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need CPBKGB21VAU.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.