SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21518
SANBGB21518 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SANBGB21518 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SANBGB21 |
| Branch code | 518 |
| Bank | Sainsbury's Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sainsbury Visa Clear |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United 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.
- 518 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 BIC SANBGB21518?
SANBGB21518 identifies Sainsbury Visa Clear, part of Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Sainsbury's Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need SANBGB21518 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 SANBGB21518.
What does each part of SANBGB21518 mean?
SANB is the institution code of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 518 identifies the department Sainsbury Visa Clear.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sainsbury's Bank PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use SANBGB21 instead of SANBGB21518?
SANBGB21 is the head office of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, while SANBGB21518 points to Sainsbury Visa Clear. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SANBGB21518 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.