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SWIFT/BIC code HANDSESSSHY

HANDSESSSHY belongs to Svenska Handelsbanken in Stockholm, Sweden.

HANDSESSSHY

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHANDSESSSHY
8-character codeHANDSESS
Branch codeSHY
BankSvenska Handelsbanken
BranchAktiespar
CityStockholm
CountrySweden

The way the Svenska Handelsbanken SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
SHY 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 SWIFT/BIC code HANDSESSSHY?

The code HANDSESSSHY belongs to Aktiespar, a unit of Svenska Handelsbanken in Stockholm, Sweden. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HANDSESSSHY with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HANDSESSSHY with the recipient before sending.

Does Svenska Handelsbanken have more 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 HANDSESSSHY to send euros to Sweden?

Sweden belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HANDSESSSHY.

How long does a transfer to Svenska Handelsbanken take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in HANDSESSSHY 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 SHY identifies the branch Aktiespar.

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