SWIFT/BIC code HANDSESSSHD

HANDSESSSHD belongs to Svenska Handelsbanken in Stockholm, Sweden.

HANDSESSSHD

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHANDSESSSHD
8-character codeHANDSESS
Branch codeSHD
BankSvenska Handelsbanken
BranchDma Trading
CityStockholm
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.
SHD 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 branch is behind SWIFT code HANDSESSSHD?

HANDSESSSHD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dma Trading, part of Svenska Handelsbanken in Stockholm, Sweden. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Svenska Handelsbanken in Sweden?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swedish Krona with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use HANDSESSSHD incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HANDSESSSHD with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of HANDSESSSHD mean?

HAND is the bank code of Svenska Handelsbanken, SE is the ISO code of Sweden, SS is the code for the city or region and SHD is the code of the department Dma Trading.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need HANDSESSSHD for a euro transfer to Sweden?

Sweden belongs to 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 HANDSESSSHD.

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