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SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21517

SANBGB21517 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

SANBGB21517

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSANBGB21517
8-character codeSANBGB21
Branch code517
BankSainsbury's Bank PLC
BranchSainsbury Visa
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
517 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

What bank uses SWIFT code SANBGB21517?

The code SANBGB21517 belongs to Sainsbury Visa, 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.

Do I need SANBGB21517 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SANBGB21517.

How long does it take to send money to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter SANBGB21517 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SANBGB21517 with the recipient before sending.

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. 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?

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.

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