SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21052
SANBGB21052 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SANBGB21052 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SANBGB21 |
| Branch code | 052 |
| Bank | Sainsbury's Bank PLC |
| Branch | Csc Department 6052 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Sainsbury's Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 052 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
What bank uses SWIFT code SANBGB21052?
The code SANBGB21052 belongs to Csc Department 6052, a branch or department of Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, 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 Sainsbury's Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need SANBGB21052 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need SANBGB21052.
What happens if I enter SANBGB21052 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SANBGB21052 against the details from Sainsbury's Bank PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sainsbury's Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in SANBGB21052 mean?
SANB is the bank code of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 052 identifies the department Csc Department 6052.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.