SWIFT/BIC code EWBKHKHHXXX
EWBKHKHHXXX belongs to East West Bank in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EWBKHKHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EWBKHKHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | East West Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the East West Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EWBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code EWBKHKHHXXX?
EWBKHKHHXXX identifies the head office of East West Bank in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to East West Bank does not need a specific branch.
Does East West Bank have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, EWBKHKHHXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for East West Bank in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I enter EWBKHKHHXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check EWBKHKHHXXX against the details from East West Bank before you confirm.
What do the letters in EWBKHKHHXXX stand for?
EWBK is the institution code of East West Bank, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at East West Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code EWBKHKHHXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Is EWBKHKHH and EWBKHKHHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. EWBKHKHH is the short version of EWBKHKHHXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach East West Bank in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.