SWIFT/BIC code HANDDKKKXXX
HANDDKKKXXX belongs to Handelsbanken in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HANDDKKKXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HANDDKKK |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Handelsbanken |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Copenhagen |
| Country | Denmark |
How the Handelsbanken SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HAND Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KK 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 uses BIC HANDDKKKXXX?
HANDDKKKXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Handelsbanken in Copenhagen, Denmark. Use it when a payment to Handelsbanken does not need a specific branch.
Do I need HANDDKKKXXX for a euro transfer to Denmark?
Denmark belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HANDDKKKXXX.
How long does a transfer to Handelsbanken take in Denmark?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are HANDDKKK and HANDDKKKXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. HANDDKKK is the 8-character version of HANDDKKKXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Handelsbanken in Copenhagen.
What does each part of HANDDKKKXXX stand for?
HAND is the bank code of Handelsbanken, DK stands for Denmark, KK is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Does Handelsbanken have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Handelsbanken in Denmark, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Handelsbanken.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.