SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21523
SANBGB21523 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SANBGB21523 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SANBGB21 |
| Branch code | 523 |
| Bank | Sainsbury's Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sainsbury Atm Branch 2 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 523 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 is behind BIC SANBGB21523?
SANBGB21523 identifies Sainsbury Atm Branch 2, a unit 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?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Does Sainsbury's Bank PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 34 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sainsbury's Bank PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Sainsbury's Bank PLC.
What do the letters in SANBGB21523 stand for?
SANB is the bank code of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 523 is the code of the branch Sainsbury Atm Branch 2.
Can I use SANBGB21 instead of SANBGB21523?
SANBGB21 is the head office of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, while SANBGB21523 points to Sainsbury Atm Branch 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SANBGB21523.
How long does a transfer to Sainsbury's Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.