SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21513

SANBGB21513 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

SANBGB21513

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSANBGB21513
8-character codeSANBGB21
Branch code513
BankSainsbury's Bank PLC
BranchCsc Dept 6035
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
513 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/BIC code SANBGB21513?

The code SANBGB21513 belongs to Csc Dept 6035, a unit of Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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, 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 cheapest way to send money to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter SANBGB21513 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SANBGB21513 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use SANBGB21 instead of SANBGB21513?

SANBGB21 points to the main office of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, while SANBGB21513 is Csc Dept 6035. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SANBGB21513.

What do the letters in SANBGB21513 mean?

SANB is the institution code of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 513 identifies the branch Csc Dept 6035.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.