Handelsbanken
Svenska Handelsbanken AB is a major Swedish universal bank that provides a wide range of financial services, including traditional corporate banking, investment banking, and retail banking. It operates an extensive branch network across the Nordic countries, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Sweden
HQ City
Stockholm
Founded
1871
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Nasdaq Stockholm
Tax Domicile
SE
Ultimate Parent
Svenska Handelsbanken AB
Data Hosting
SE
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
AI Trains on User Data
false
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
true
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
High
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
UN Global Compact, Principles for Responsible Banking
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1871
Bank founded
Svenska Handelsbanken was established in Stockholm, Sweden.
1970
Decentralization strategy
The bank implemented its famous decentralized branch-based business model.