SWIFT/BIC code HANDFIHHXXX
HANDFIHHXXX belongs to Svenska Handelsbanken in Helsinki, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HANDFIHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HANDFIHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Svenska Handelsbanken |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Helsinki |
| Country | Finland |
How the Svenska Handelsbanken 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.
- FI Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HH 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 SWIFT/BIC code HANDFIHHXXX?
The code HANDFIHHXXX belongs to the main office of Svenska Handelsbanken in Helsinki, Finland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Svenska Handelsbanken.
Is HANDFIHH and HANDFIHHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. HANDFIHH is the short version of HANDFIHHXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Svenska Handelsbanken in Helsinki.
Do I need HANDFIHHXXX for a euro transfer to Finland?
Finland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HANDFIHHXXX.
How long does a transfer to Svenska Handelsbanken take in Finland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use HANDFIHHXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HANDFIHHXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of HANDFIHHXXX mean?
HAND is the bank code of Svenska Handelsbanken, FI stands for Finland, HH is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.