SWIFT/BIC code HANDLT2XXXX
HANDLT2XXXX belongs to Svenska Handelsbanken AB in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HANDLT2XXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HANDLT2X |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Svenska Handelsbanken AB |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Vilnius |
| Country | Lithuania |
The way the Svenska Handelsbanken AB 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.
- LT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2X 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 HANDLT2XXXX?
HANDLT2XXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Svenska Handelsbanken AB in Vilnius, Lithuania. It is the code to use when a payment to Svenska Handelsbanken AB does not need a specific branch.
Does Svenska Handelsbanken AB have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HANDLT2XXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Svenska Handelsbanken AB in Lithuania, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are HANDLT2X and HANDLT2XXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. HANDLT2X is the 8-character version of HANDLT2XXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Svenska Handelsbanken AB in Vilnius.
Do I need HANDLT2XXXX for a euro transfer to Lithuania?
Lithuania 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 HANDLT2XXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Svenska Handelsbanken AB in Lithuania?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in HANDLT2XXXX stand for?
HAND is the institution code of Svenska Handelsbanken AB, LT stands for Lithuania, 2X is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.