CO-OPERATIVE BANK PLC.
The Co-operative Bank p.l.c.[1] is a British retail and commercial bank based in Manchester, England. Established as a bank for co-operators and co-operatives following the principles of the Rochdale Pioneers, the business evolved in the 20th century into a mid-sized British high street bank, operating throughout the UK mainland. Transactions took place at cash desks in Co-op stores until the 1960s, when the bank set up a small network of branches that grew from six to a high of 160; in 2023 it had 50 branches.
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About CO-OPERATIVE BANK PLC.
- Company typePublic limited company
- IndustryBanking & finance
- Founded8 November 1872 ; 152 years ago ( 8 November 1872 ) [ citation needed ] 5 October 1970 ; 54 years ago ( 5 October 1970 ) (incorporated as Co-operative Bank Public Limited Company) [ 1 ]
- HeadquartersManchester , England, UK
- Key peopleNick Slape (Chief Executive Officer) Bob Dench (Chairman)
- ProductsCommercial banking Credit cards Loans Mortgage loans Retail banking
- Number of employees3,350 (2019) [ 2 ]
- Websitewww .co-operativebank .co .uk
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