SWIFT/BIC code HANDES21XXX
HANDES21XXX belongs to Svenska Handelsbanken AB in Marbella, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HANDES21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HANDES21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Svenska Handelsbanken AB |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Marbella |
| Country | Spain |
How the Svenska Handelsbanken AB SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HAND Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ES 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
What bank uses BIC HANDES21XXX?
The code HANDES21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Svenska Handelsbanken AB in Marbella, Spain. Use it when a payment to Svenska Handelsbanken AB does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Svenska Handelsbanken AB?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Does Svenska Handelsbanken AB have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, HANDES21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Svenska Handelsbanken AB in Spain, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of HANDES21XXX stand for?
HAND is the institution code of Svenska Handelsbanken AB, ES stands for Spain, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Do I need HANDES21XXX for a euro transfer to Spain?
Spain is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HANDES21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Svenska Handelsbanken AB take in Spain?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.