SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21514
SANBGB21514 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SANBGB21514 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SANBGB21 |
| Branch code | 514 |
| Bank | Sainsbury's Bank PLC |
| Branch | Csc Dept 6036 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 514 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 SANBGB21514?
SANBGB21514 identifies Csc Dept 6036, a unit of Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter SANBGB21514 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SANBGB21514 with the recipient before sending.
Has Sainsbury's Bank PLC got 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.
How long does it take to send money to Sainsbury's Bank PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SANBGB21514 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SANBGB21514.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.