SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21521
SANBGB21521 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SANBGB21521 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SANBGB21 |
| Branch code | 521 |
| Bank | Sainsbury's Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sainsbury Csc 6021 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Sainsbury's Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 521 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 SANBGB21521?
SANBGB21521 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sainsbury Csc 6021, part of Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
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 do the letters in SANBGB21521 stand for?
SANB is the bank code of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 521 identifies the branch Sainsbury Csc 6021.
Can I use SANBGB21 instead of SANBGB21521?
SANBGB21 points to the main office of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, while SANBGB21521 points to Sainsbury Csc 6021. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SANBGB21521 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use SANBGB21521 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SANBGB21521 against the details from Sainsbury's Bank PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.