SWIFT/BIC code HANDCNSHXXX
HANDCNSHXXX belongs to Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Shanghai Branch in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HANDCNSHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HANDCNSH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Shanghai Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
How the Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Shanghai Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HAND Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SH 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HANDCNSHXXX?
HANDCNSHXXX identifies the head office of Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Shanghai Branch in Shanghai, China. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Shanghai Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Shanghai Branch?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in HANDCNSHXXX mean?
HAND is the institution code of Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Shanghai Branch, CN stands for China, SH is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Shanghai Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HANDCNSHXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Shanghai Branch in China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Chinese Yuan with specialist providers before you send.
Does Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Shanghai Branch use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HANDCNSHXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Shanghai Branch in China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.