SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21528
SANBGB21528 belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SANBGB21528 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SANBGB21 |
| Branch code | 528 |
| Bank | Sainsbury's Bank PLC |
| Branch | Sainsburys Bank PLC, Csc Dept 6060 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 528 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 code SANBGB21528?
SANBGB21528 identifies Sainsburys Bank PLC, Csc Dept 6060, part 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 best way to send money to Sainsbury's Bank PLC?
Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use SANBGB21528 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SANBGB21528 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in SANBGB21528 stand for?
SANB is the bank code of Sainsbury's Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 528 is the code of the department Sainsburys Bank PLC, Csc Dept 6060.
Do I need SANBGB21528 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need SANBGB21528.
How long does a transfer to Sainsbury's Bank PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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.