SWIFT/BIC code EWBKUS66SEA
EWBKUS66SEA belongs to East-West Bank in Bellevue,wa, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EWBKUS66SEA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EWBKUS66 |
| Branch code | SEA |
| Bank | East-West Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bellevue,wa |
| Country | United States |
How the East-West Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EWBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 66 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SEA 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 branch uses SWIFT code EWBKUS66SEA?
EWBKUS66SEA is the SWIFT/BIC code of East-West Bank, a unit of East-West Bank in Bellevue,wa, United States. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has East-West Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for East-West Bank in United States, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in EWBKUS66SEA stand for?
EWBK is the institution code of East-West Bank, US stands for United States, 66 is the code for the city or region and SEA identifies the department East-West Bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at East-West Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code EWBKUS66SEA, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to East-West Bank in United States?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in US Dollar with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to East-West Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.