SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21515
SANBGB21515 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SANBGB21515 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SANBGB21 |
| Branch code | 515 |
| Bank | Sainsbury's Bank PLC |
| Branch | Csc Dept 6037 |
| 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.
- 515 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 SANBGB21515?
SANBGB21515 identifies Csc Dept 6037, 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.
Does Sainsbury's Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 34 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sainsbury's Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of SANBGB21515 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 515 identifies the branch Csc Dept 6037.
Do I need SANBGB21515 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SANBGB21515.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use SANBGB21515 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SANBGB21515 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.