SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21501
SANBGB21501 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SANBGB21501 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SANBGB21 |
| Branch code | 501 |
| Bank | Sainsbury's Bank PLC |
| Branch | Csc Dept. 6001 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 501 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 SANBGB21501?
SANBGB21501 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Csc Dept. 6001, a unit of Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Sainsbury's Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SANBGB21501 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need SANBGB21501.
Does Sainsbury's Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 34 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sainsbury's Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Sainsbury's Bank PLC.
Can I use SANBGB21 instead of SANBGB21501?
SANBGB21 points to the main office of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, while SANBGB21501 points to Csc Dept. 6001. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SANBGB21501.
What does each part of SANBGB21501 mean?
SANB is the institution code of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 501 is the code of the branch Csc Dept. 6001.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.