SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21508
SANBGB21508 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SANBGB21508 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SANBGB21 |
| Branch code | 508 |
| Bank | Sainsbury's Bank PLC |
| Branch | Csc Dept. 6008 |
| 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.
- 508 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 SANBGB21508?
SANBGB21508 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Csc Dept. 6008, a branch or department of Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use SANBGB21 instead of SANBGB21508?
SANBGB21 points to the main office of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, while SANBGB21508 is Csc Dept. 6008. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SANBGB21508.
What happens if I use SANBGB21508 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SANBGB21508 with the recipient before sending.
Has Sainsbury's Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 is the best way to send money to Sainsbury's Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need SANBGB21508 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need SANBGB21508.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.