SWIFT/BIC code HANDDEFFXXX
HANDDEFFXXX belongs to Svenska Handelsbanken AB (Publ), Niederlassung Frankfurt in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HANDDEFFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HANDDEFF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Svenska Handelsbanken AB (Publ), Niederlassung Frankfurt |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Svenska Handelsbanken AB (Publ), Niederlassung Frankfurt 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.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FF 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 institution is behind SWIFT code HANDDEFFXXX?
HANDDEFFXXX identifies the headquarters of Svenska Handelsbanken AB (Publ), Niederlassung Frankfurt in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Svenska Handelsbanken AB (Publ), Niederlassung Frankfurt.
Do I need HANDDEFFXXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HANDDEFFXXX.
How long does a transfer to Svenska Handelsbanken AB (Publ), Niederlassung Frankfurt take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is HANDDEFF and HANDDEFFXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. HANDDEFF is the short version of HANDDEFFXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Svenska Handelsbanken AB (Publ), Niederlassung Frankfurt in Frankfurt Am Main.
Does Svenska Handelsbanken AB (Publ), Niederlassung Frankfurt have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Svenska Handelsbanken AB (Publ), Niederlassung Frankfurt in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Svenska Handelsbanken AB (Publ), Niederlassung Frankfurt.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Svenska Handelsbanken AB (Publ), Niederlassung Frankfurt?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.