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SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21519

SANBGB21519 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

SANBGB21519

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSANBGB21519
8-character codeSANBGB21
Branch code519
BankSainsbury's Bank PLC
BranchSainsbury Visa Gold Clr
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.
519 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 SANBGB21519?

SANBGB21519 identifies Sainsbury Visa Gold Clr, a branch or department of Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use SANBGB21 instead of SANBGB21519?

SANBGB21 points to the main office of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, while SANBGB21519 points to Sainsbury Visa Gold Clr. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SANBGB21519 if the recipient asks for it.

Does Sainsbury's Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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 do the letters in SANBGB21519 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 519 is the code of the department Sainsbury Visa Gold Clr.

What happens if I use SANBGB21519 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SANBGB21519 with the recipient before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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