SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21051
SANBGB21051 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SANBGB21051 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SANBGB21 |
| Branch code | 051 |
| Bank | Sainsbury's Bank PLC |
| Branch | Csc Department 6051 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Sainsbury's Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SANB 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.
- 051 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21051?
SANBGB21051 identifies Csc Department 6051, a branch or department of Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter SANBGB21051 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SANBGB21051 against the details from Sainsbury's Bank PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of SANBGB21051 mean?
SANB is the bank code of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 051 is the code of the branch Csc Department 6051.
Has Sainsbury's Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 34 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sainsbury's Bank PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Sainsbury's Bank PLC.
Do I need SANBGB21051 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 SANBGB21051.
How long does a transfer to Sainsbury's Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.