EWBKUS66VEL — EAST-WEST BANK
EWBKUS66VEL is the SWIFT/BIC code for EAST-WEST BANK in PASADENA, CA, United States — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
EWBKUS66VEL is the SWIFT/BIC code for EAST-WEST BANK in PASADENA, CA, United States. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: EWBKUS66
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | EAST-WEST BANK |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Location Code | 66 |
| Branch | VELO |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code EWBKUS66VEL belong to?
The SWIFT code EWBKUS66VEL identifies EAST-WEST BANK in PASADENA, CA, United States. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code EWBKUS66VEL mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of EWBKUS66VEL are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (EWBK) represent the bank code for EAST-WEST BANK; characters 5-6 (US) indicate the country code for United States; characters 7-8 (66) specify the location code; and the final characters (VEL) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code EWBKUS66VEL active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) EWBKUS66VEL is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '66' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code EWBKUS66 instead of EWBKUS66VEL?
Yes. The 8-character code EWBKUS66 represents the primary headquarters of EAST-WEST BANK. The 11-character code EWBKUS66VEL targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to EWBKUS66 (or EWBKUS66XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to EWBKUS66VEL?
The physical address registered for EWBKUS66VEL is: 135 N. LOS ROBLES AVE, 91101, PASADENA, CA, United States. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the EWBKUS66VEL code in United States?
The SWIFT code EWBKUS66VEL is used for international inbound wire transfers in the United States. US domestic transfers use 9-digit ABA routing numbers for ACH and Fedwire.
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).