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SWIFT/BIC code HANDSESSSH1

HANDSESSSH1 belongs to Svenska Handelsbanken in Stockholm, Sweden.

HANDSESSSH1

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHANDSESSSH1
8-character codeHANDSESS
Branch codeSH1
BankSvenska Handelsbanken
Branch—
CityStockholm
CountrySweden

How the Svenska Handelsbanken 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.
SE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
SS Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
SH1 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HANDSESSSH1?

The code HANDSESSSH1 belongs to Svenska Handelsbanken, part of Svenska Handelsbanken in Stockholm, Sweden. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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.

Do I need HANDSESSSH1 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 do need HANDSESSSH1.

What do the letters in HANDSESSSH1 mean?

HAND is the institution code of Svenska Handelsbanken, SE is the ISO code of Sweden, SS is the code for the city or region and SH1 identifies the department Svenska Handelsbanken.

What is the best way to send money to Svenska Handelsbanken?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swedish Krona with specialist providers before you send.

Has Svenska Handelsbanken got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for Svenska Handelsbanken in Sweden, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Svenska Handelsbanken.

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