SWIFT/BIC code SKIASESSXXX
SKIASESSXXX belongs to Skandiabanken in Stockholm, Sweden.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SKIASESSXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SKIASESS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Skandiabanken |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Stockholm |
| Country | Sweden |
The way the Skandiabanken SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SKIA 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.
- 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
What bank uses SWIFT code SKIASESSXXX?
The code SKIASESSXXX belongs to the headquarters of Skandiabanken in Stockholm, Sweden. Use it when a payment to Skandiabanken does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Skandiabanken in Sweden?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swedish Krona with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in SKIASESSXXX mean?
SKIA is the institution code of Skandiabanken, SE is the ISO code of Sweden, SS is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Does Skandiabanken have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SKIASESSXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Skandiabanken in Sweden, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Skandiabanken take in Sweden?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need SKIASESSXXX to send euros to Sweden?
Sweden is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SKIASESSXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.