SWIFT/BIC code HANDNOKKXXX
HANDNOKKXXX belongs to Handelsbanken in Oslo, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HANDNOKKXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HANDNOKK |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Handelsbanken |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Oslo |
| Country | Norway |
The way the 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.
- NO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KK 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HANDNOKKXXX?
The code HANDNOKKXXX belongs to the main office of Handelsbanken in Oslo, Norway. Use it when you send money to an account at Handelsbanken.
What do the letters in HANDNOKKXXX mean?
HAND is the institution code of Handelsbanken, NO is the ISO code of Norway, KK is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Has Handelsbanken got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Handelsbanken in Norway, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Handelsbanken.
How long does a transfer to Handelsbanken take in Norway?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HANDNOKKXXX for a euro transfer to Norway?
Norway belongs to 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 do need HANDNOKKXXX.
Is HANDNOKK and HANDNOKKXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. HANDNOKK is the 8-character version of HANDNOKKXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Handelsbanken in Oslo.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.