SWIFT / BIC Code
HANDGB22
SEPA MemberHandelsbanken
HANDGB22 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Handelsbanken plc, registered in London. Its bank code is HAND, the code an IBAN at Handelsbanken carries in positions 5 to 8. Its IBANs are 22 characters long.
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BIC Breakdown
HAND: institution identifier (4 letters)
GB: country code per ISO 3166-1
22: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Part of Svenska Handelsbanken AB
Handelsbanken is registered in United Kingdom but belongs to Svenska Handelsbanken AB, a banking group based in Sweden.
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IBAN format for 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
United Kingdom IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Handelsbanken?
HANDGB22. Written with the head-office branch code it is HANDGB22XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does HANDGB22 mean?
"HAND" identifies Handelsbanken, "GB" is the country code for United Kingdom, "22" is the location code.
What is Handelsbanken's bank code?
HAND. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 8 of an IBAN from United Kingdom.
How long are Handelsbanken IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from United Kingdom: the country code GB, two check digits, the bank code (4 letters, HAND for Handelsbanken), the sort code (6 digits) and the account number (8 digits).
Where is Handelsbanken's registered office?
25 Basinghall Street, EC2V 5HA London, according to GLEIF.
Who owns Handelsbanken?
Handelsbanken is owned by Svenska Handelsbanken AB, a banking group based in Sweden. Handelsbanken is registered in United Kingdom as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in Sweden.