About

East West Bank was founded in 1974 in San Francisco, with the first day’s deposits of $3,338.22. Today, East West Bank has approximately $25.1 billion in total assets with more than 2,800 associates across six states. But still, we take pride in being a community bank that just happens to have the strength of one of the premier banks in the region. By investing in our friends and neighbors, East West Bank empowers local leadership to make decisions at the local level. For more than 100 years, we’ve worked hard to help make our customers’ dreams come true – dreams like buying a home, starting a business or simply having the ability to manage your money safely and securely, anywhere you happen to be.

A history of growth & innovation

Throughout our history, we have had the great privilege of partnering with many financial institutions that share similarities with East West Bank, including a rich history of outstanding customer service and a commitment to the communities we call home. This growth has allowed us to substantially enhance our ability to provide innovative and quality financial products and services to our customers.

• 1974 – East West Bank is founded in San Francisco
• 1989 – East West Bank Trust Department officially opens
• 1995 – East West Bank opens its first drive-thru at the main branch in Pine Bluff
• 2000 – East West Bank becomes the first bank in San Francisco to offer Visa® cards
• 2001 – East West Bank opened its first ATM in Pine Bluff
• 2004 – The first personal computer was purchased by the bank, a Radio Shack TRS 80
• 2007 – The first intercontinental ATM transaction was made by East West Bank customer Mary Stone. She made a transaction in Australia that traveled 31,000 miles in six seconds.
• 2020 – East West Bank First National Corporation stock began trading on the NASDAQ stock exchange

Recognitions across our region

We’re honored to have been recognized in communities across our footprint, and are especially proud of our employees who have claimed top honors. View more recognitions.