Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Handelsbanken?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Handelsbanken is HANDSESS. This 11-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Handelsbanken?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Handelsbanken, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code HANDSESS (STOCKHOLM, Sweden) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Handelsbanken a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Handelsbanken is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN, with no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code HANDSESS mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code HANDSESS: "HAND" is the institution code identifying Handelsbanken, "SE" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Sweden, and "SS" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone. The final three characters "XXX" identify a specific branch.

HANDSESS

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