• Co-operative Bank began notifying customers about a proposed legal transfer of its business into Coventry Building Society.
• High Court cleared the process to proceed on Aug. 18, 2026; final hearing set for Dec. 2, 2026.
• Transfer is expected to complete on Jan. 1, 2027, subject to court approval.
• Day-to-day banking services remain unchanged during the process; no immediate customer action required.
• The Co-operative Bank and smile will continue as trading names if the transfer completes.

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