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Banking done differently, since 1871

Banking made personal

When you choose Handelsbanken, our promise is simple: you’ll always be able to speak to your relationship manager who understands your needs and ambitions – from day one. 

We look to build a lasting relationship on your terms – not ours, to deliver solutions that are right for you. Whether it’s a simple query or a complex financial challenge, we’re here to help.

It’s easy to reach us. 

Your branch team are available between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Our telephone team are available around the clock on 0800 470 8000, every day.

Customer story: John Levison - Ready to support our customers with new starts

After he sold his practices, Yorkshire vet John Levison was looking for his next challenge. That’s when he turned to his local Handelsbanken branch to help him turn his ideas into reality.

Local branches in the heart of the community

James, the Harrogate branch manager

"We’re passionate about getting to know our customers and their needs to make a real difference to them, their businesses and families. 

With a network of over 100 branches across the UK, customers will always find a warm welcome and a team ready to support with expertise and care.

Here at the branch, we’re empowered to make the key decisions, and we manage our customers’ banking locally."

James, Harrogate branch manager

Recommended by our customers

Getting to know our customers over the long term and making them satisfied is important to us. So far, this has enabled us to grow organically to help communities across the UK, mainly through recommendation. These are some things our customers say.

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''To be able to go to your local bank and know everyone and to receive such a friendly yet professional service from everyone is such a rarity in this computer driven world that we live in today.''

Individual Banking customer

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"We chose Handelsbanken because of the team. They listened more than they talked, and introduced us to like-minded people. As a family business, by stressing the personal touch and long term horizons, their values chimed with ours."

Corporate Banking customer

We'll help you find the best solution for your needs

Mortgages and business finance

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It's about customer satisfaction, not targets and bonuses

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It’s unusual in banking, but our colleagues don’t work to meet targets and bonuses, they work for you. We rely on our reputation to meet new people, so it’s essential we deliver on excellent service. Independent surveys show our approach works; we’re consistently rated top for customer satisfaction (EPSI Rating Group, 2009-2024).