Cover Page
Cover Page | Nov. 17, 2020 | Oct. 17, 2019 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Nov. 17, 2020 | |
Entity Registrant Name | EAST WEST BANCORP, INC. | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001069157 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity File Number | 000-24939 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-4703316 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 135 N Los Robles Ave. | |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | 7th Floor | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Pasadena | |
Entity Address, State or Province | CA | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 91101 | |
City Area Code | 626 | |
Local Phone Number | 768-6000 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value | |
Trading Symbol | EWBC | |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |