SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21512
SANBGB21512 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SANBGB21512 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SANBGB21 |
| Branch code | 512 |
| Bank | Sainsbury's Bank PLC |
| Branch | Atm Branch Nbr 5 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 512 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 SWIFT code SANBGB21512?
The code SANBGB21512 belongs to Atm Branch Nbr 5, a branch or department of Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Sainsbury's Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SANBGB21512 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SANBGB21512.
What happens if I use SANBGB21512 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SANBGB21512 with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Sainsbury's Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
What do the letters in SANBGB21512 mean?
SANB is the bank code of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 512 is the code of the branch Atm Branch Nbr 5.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.