SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21526
SANBGB21526 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SANBGB21526 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SANBGB21 |
| Branch code | 526 |
| Bank | Sainsbury's Bank PLC |
| Branch | Csc Dept 6054 |
| 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.
- 526 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 SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21526?
The code SANBGB21526 belongs to Csc Dept 6054, part of Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Sainsbury's Bank PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 34 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sainsbury's Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in SANBGB21526 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 526 is the code of the department Csc Dept 6054.
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 – the difference can be large.
Can I use SANBGB21 instead of SANBGB21526?
SANBGB21 points to the main office of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, while SANBGB21526 points to Csc Dept 6054. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SANBGB21526 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use SANBGB21526 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SANBGB21526 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.