SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21527
SANBGB21527 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SANBGB21527 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SANBGB21 |
| Branch code | 527 |
| Bank | Sainsbury's Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sainsburys Bank PLC, Csc Dept 6041 |
| 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.
- 527 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 branch is behind SWIFT code SANBGB21527?
SANBGB21527 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sainsburys Bank PLC, Csc Dept 6041, a unit of Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Sainsbury's Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need SANBGB21527 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need SANBGB21527.
What happens if I enter SANBGB21527 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SANBGB21527 against the details from Sainsbury's Bank PLC before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Sainsbury's Bank PLC?
Banks often 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.
Does Sainsbury's Bank PLC have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Sainsbury's Bank PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.