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SWIFT/BIC code HANDFIHHCUS

HANDFIHHCUS belongs to Svenska Handelsbanken in Helsinki, Finland.

HANDFIHHCUS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHANDFIHHCUS
8-character codeHANDFIHH
Branch codeCUS
BankSvenska Handelsbanken
BranchNordic Custody Services
CityHelsinki
CountryFinland

The way the Svenska Handelsbanken 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.
FI Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
HH Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
CUS 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 SWIFT/BIC code HANDFIHHCUS?

HANDFIHHCUS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Nordic Custody Services, part of Svenska Handelsbanken in Helsinki, Finland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HANDFIHHCUS mean?

HAND is the bank code of Svenska Handelsbanken, FI is the ISO code of Finland, HH is the location code and CUS identifies the branch Nordic Custody Services.

Can I use HANDFIHH instead of HANDFIHHCUS?

HANDFIHH is the head office of Svenska Handelsbanken, while HANDFIHHCUS is Nordic Custody Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HANDFIHHCUS.

What happens if I use HANDFIHHCUS with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HANDFIHHCUS with the recipient before sending.

Do I need HANDFIHHCUS to send euros to Finland?

Finland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HANDFIHHCUS.

How long does it take to send money to Svenska Handelsbanken?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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