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SWIFT/BIC code SANBGB21XXX

SANBGB21XXX belongs to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

SANBGB21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSANBGB21XXX
8-character codeSANBGB21
Branch codeXXX
BankSainsbury's Bank PLC
BranchHead office
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited 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.
XXX 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 uses SWIFT code SANBGB21XXX?

SANBGB21XXX identifies the main office of Sainsbury's Bank PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Sainsbury's Bank PLC.

Has Sainsbury's Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 34 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sainsbury's Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter SANBGB21XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SANBGB21XXX with the recipient before sending.

What is the best way to send money to Sainsbury's Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does a transfer to Sainsbury's Bank PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need SANBGB21XXX to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SANBGB21XXX.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.