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SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21520

SANBGB21520 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

SANBGB21520

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSANBGB21520
8-character codeSANBGB21
Branch code520
BankSainsbury's Bank PLC
BranchSainsbury Ksk Dept 6020
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
520 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 SWIFT code SANBGB21520?

SANBGB21520 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sainsbury Ksk Dept 6020, part of Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of SANBGB21520 stand for?

SANB is the institution code of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 520 identifies the department Sainsbury Ksk Dept 6020.

Has Sainsbury's Bank PLC got other 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.

Do I need SANBGB21520 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SANBGB21520.

How long does a transfer to Sainsbury's Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use SANBGB21 instead of SANBGB21520?

SANBGB21 is the head office of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, while SANBGB21520 is Sainsbury Ksk Dept 6020. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SANBGB21520.

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