SWIFT/BIC code CPBKGB21VIS
CPBKGB21VIS belongs to Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CPBKGB21VIS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CPBKGB21 |
| Branch code | VIS |
| Bank | Co-Operative Bank PLC. |
| Branch | Manchester, Visa |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United 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.
- VIS 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 CPBKGB21VIS?
CPBKGB21VIS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Manchester, Visa, a unit of Co-Operative Bank PLC. in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Co-Operative Bank PLC.?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CPBKGB21VIS to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CPBKGB21VIS.
Can I use CPBKGB21 instead of CPBKGB21VIS?
CPBKGB21 is the head office of Co-Operative Bank PLC., while CPBKGB21VIS points to Manchester, Visa. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CPBKGB21VIS if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of CPBKGB21VIS mean?
CPBK is the bank code of Co-Operative Bank PLC., GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and VIS identifies the branch Manchester, Visa.
What happens if I enter CPBKGB21VIS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CPBKGB21VIS with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.