Yes. You must have a First Hawaiian Bank checking or savings account to send wire transfers.

First Hawaiian Bank’s ABA number is 121301015.

First Hawaiian Bank’s SWIFT BIC is FHBKUS77.

Wire transfers initiated before the Cutoff Time* will be processed on the same day. Wire transfers initiated after the Cutoff Time are processed on the next business day. Your account will be debited on the date the transfer is initiated.

* Cutoff Time for domestic wires is 10:30 AM HST. Cutoff Time for foreign currency wires is 2:30 PM HST.

International Bank Account Number (IBAN) is used by European and Middle Eastern countries to facilitate wire transfer payments. Only the Beneficiary Bank can provide the correct IBAN and must be obtained from the beneficiary of the wire.

You need the following information to wire funds to a foreign bank:

1. Beneficiary Name

2. Beneficiary Account Number

3. Beneficiary Mailing address with city, state and zip code

You need the following information to wire funds to a domestic bank:

1. Beneficiary Name

2. Beneficiary Account Number

3. Beneficiary Mailing address with city, state and zip code

Yes, we buy and sell all the major foreign currencies and some exotics. When purchasing currency, please allow about two business days for currency to be delivered to the branch, if the currency is available.

In most cases, foreign currency transfers settle on the value date. The market convention is two business days from the date you send the wire.

You may be able to negotiate a better price for your goods if you are paid in the foreign currency.