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SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21516

SANBGB21516 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

SANBGB21516

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSANBGB21516
8-character codeSANBGB21
Branch code516
BankSainsbury's Bank PLC
BranchCsc Dept 6042
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
516 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 branch uses BIC SANBGB21516?

SANBGB21516 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Csc Dept 6042, a branch or department of Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in SANBGB21516 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 516 identifies the branch Csc Dept 6042.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

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 transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use SANBGB21516 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SANBGB21516 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use SANBGB21 instead of SANBGB21516?

SANBGB21 points to the main office of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, while SANBGB21516 is Csc Dept 6042. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SANBGB21516.

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