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SWIFT/BIC code HANDSESSGBG

HANDSESSGBG belongs to Svenska Handelsbanken in Goteborg, Sweden.

HANDSESSGBG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHANDSESSGBG
8-character codeHANDSESS
Branch codeGBG
BankSvenska Handelsbanken
BranchTrade and Export Finance
CityGoteborg
CountrySweden

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.
SE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
SS Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
GBG 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 BIC HANDSESSGBG?

HANDSESSGBG identifies Trade and Export Finance, part of Svenska Handelsbanken in Goteborg, Sweden. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Svenska Handelsbanken have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for Svenska Handelsbanken in Sweden. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need HANDSESSGBG to send euros to Sweden?

Sweden is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HANDSESSGBG.

How long does a transfer to Svenska Handelsbanken take in Sweden?

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

Can I use HANDSESS instead of HANDSESSGBG?

HANDSESS points to the head office of Svenska Handelsbanken, while HANDSESSGBG is Trade and Export Finance. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HANDSESSGBG if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HANDSESSGBG with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HANDSESSGBG against the details from Svenska Handelsbanken before sending.

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