BEASSGSG — THE BANK OF EAST ASIA LIMITED
BEASSGSG is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE BANK OF EAST ASIA LIMITED in SINGAPORE, Singapore — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BEASSGSG is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE BANK OF EAST ASIA LIMITED in SINGAPORE, Singapore. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | THE BANK OF EAST ASIA LIMITED |
| Country | Singapore (SG) |
| Location Code | SG |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BEASSGSG belong to?
The SWIFT code BEASSGSG identifies THE BANK OF EAST ASIA LIMITED in SINGAPORE, Singapore. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BEASSGSG mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BEASSGSG are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BEAS) represent the bank code for THE BANK OF EAST ASIA LIMITED; characters 5-6 (SG) indicate the country code for Singapore; characters 7-8 (SG) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BEASSGSG active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BEASSGSG is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'SG' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BEASSGSG instead of BEASSGSG?
Yes. The 8-character code BEASSGSG represents the primary headquarters of THE BANK OF EAST ASIA LIMITED. The 11-character code BEASSGSG targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BEASSGSG (or BEASSGSGXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BEASSGSG?
The physical address registered for BEASSGSG is: 60 ROBINSON ROAD, BEA BUILDING, 068892, SINGAPORE, Singapore. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).