SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21509
SANBGB21509 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SANBGB21509 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SANBGB21 |
| Branch code | 509 |
| Bank | Sainsbury's Bank PLC |
| Branch | Csc Dept. 6009 |
| 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.
- 509 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 uses BIC SANBGB21509?
SANBGB21509 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Csc Dept. 6009, part of Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of SANBGB21509 stand for?
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 509 is the code of the branch Csc Dept. 6009.
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 2–4 business days.
Do I need SANBGB21509 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need SANBGB21509.
What happens if I enter SANBGB21509 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SANBGB21509 against the details from Sainsbury's Bank PLC before you confirm.
Can I use SANBGB21 instead of SANBGB21509?
SANBGB21 points to the main office of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, while SANBGB21509 is Csc Dept. 6009. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SANBGB21509.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.