SWIFT/BIC code HANDLV22XXX
HANDLV22XXX belongs to Svenska Handelsbanken AB Latvian Branch in Riga, Latvia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HANDLV22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HANDLV22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Svenska Handelsbanken AB Latvian Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Riga |
| Country | Latvia |
The way the Svenska Handelsbanken AB Latvian Branch 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.
- LV Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 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 is behind BIC HANDLV22XXX?
The code HANDLV22XXX belongs to the headquarters of Svenska Handelsbanken AB Latvian Branch in Riga, Latvia. It is the code to use when a payment to Svenska Handelsbanken AB Latvian Branch does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of HANDLV22XXX mean?
HAND is the institution code of Svenska Handelsbanken AB Latvian Branch, LV is the ISO code of Latvia, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Svenska Handelsbanken AB Latvian Branch in Latvia?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Does Svenska Handelsbanken AB Latvian Branch use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HANDLV22XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Svenska Handelsbanken AB Latvian Branch in Latvia, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use HANDLV22XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HANDLV22XXX against the details from Svenska Handelsbanken AB Latvian Branch before sending.
Do I need HANDLV22XXX to send euros to Latvia?
Latvia is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HANDLV22XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.