SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21502
SANBGB21502 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SANBGB21502 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SANBGB21 |
| Branch code | 502 |
| Bank | Sainsbury's Bank PLC |
| Branch | Csc Dept. 6002 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Sainsbury's Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 502 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21502?
SANBGB21502 identifies Csc Dept. 6002, 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.
Does Sainsbury's Bank PLC have more 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.
What do the letters in SANBGB21502 stand for?
SANB is the institution code of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 502 is the code of the department Csc Dept. 6002.
Can I use SANBGB21 instead of SANBGB21502?
SANBGB21 points to the head office of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, while SANBGB21502 is Csc Dept. 6002. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SANBGB21502.
Do I need SANBGB21502 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 SANBGB21502.
How long does it take to send money to Sainsbury's Bank PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.