Handelsbanken UK is the British subsidiary of the Swedish parent bank, which was founded in Stockholm in 1871 by a group of Stockholm's business leaders. The bank has been operating in the UK since 1982 and runs a decentralized network of branches across the country, prioritizing local decision-making and long-term customer relationships.
Parent bank founding: Handelsbanken was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, on September 1, 1871.
Overview
- Ticker: LSE: 0R7S
- Routing / Sort Codes
- Swift Code: HANDGB22XXX
- Market Cap: ~ Approx. SEK 262.41 B
- Founders: A group of Stockholm's business leaders
- Alternate Names: Handelsbanken Bank, HB Bank
- Category: Public Limited Company
Headquarters
- Location: 25 Basinghall Street, London, EC2V 5HA, United Kingdom
- City: London
- Website: Handelsbanken Official Website
Accreditation & Regulation
Handelsbanken UK is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and its UK Financial Services Register number is 806852. The bank does not list specific external accreditation bodies but has robust internal quality assurance through its corporate governance policies, which are subject to external audit and supervision. It publishes its complaints data to the FCA and provides details on its complaint resolution process, which typically involves a three-day resolution attempt by the branch.
Customer Support
- Phone: 0800 470 8000 (UK) | +44 207578 8247 (International)
- Complaint Email: whistleblowing@handelsbanken.co.uk
- Online Help: Handelsbanken Help & Support