SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21506
SANBGB21506 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SANBGB21506 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SANBGB21 |
| Branch code | 506 |
| Bank | Sainsbury's Bank PLC |
| Branch | Csc Dept. 6006 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 506 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21506?
SANBGB21506 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Csc Dept. 6006, part of Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need SANBGB21506 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need SANBGB21506.
How long does a transfer to Sainsbury's Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use SANBGB21506 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SANBGB21506 with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Sainsbury's Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.