SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21522
SANBGB21522 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SANBGB21522 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SANBGB21 |
| Branch code | 522 |
| Bank | Sainsbury's Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sainsbury Atm Branch 1 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United 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.
- 522 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 SWIFT code SANBGB21522?
The code SANBGB21522 belongs to Sainsbury Atm Branch 1, 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 SANBGB21522 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SANBGB21522.
How long does a transfer to Sainsbury's Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Sainsbury's Bank PLC got 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 does each part of SANBGB21522 stand for?
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 522 is the code of the department Sainsbury Atm Branch 1.
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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.