SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21524
SANBGB21524 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SANBGB21524 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SANBGB21 |
| Branch code | 524 |
| Bank | Sainsbury's Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sainsbury Atm Branch 3 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 524 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 SANBGB21524?
SANBGB21524 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sainsbury Atm Branch 3, 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.
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.
Has Sainsbury's Bank PLC got 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 happens if I use SANBGB21524 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SANBGB21524 against the details from Sainsbury's Bank PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of SANBGB21524 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 524 is the code of the branch Sainsbury Atm Branch 3.
Do I need SANBGB21524 for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you do need SANBGB21524.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.