The Bank of East Asia runs a three-tier wealth ladder in Hong Kong: SupremeGold, SupremeGold Private and BEA Private Banking. One caveat shapes the whole picture: the bank publishes almost no thresholds on its website — the known figures come from its 2020 press statements and should be read as benchmarks, not tariffs, as of July 2026.
Tiers and minimums
| Tier | AUM threshold | Status of the figure |
|---|---|---|
| SupremeGold | ~HK$0.5–1m | Bank statement in the press (Int'l Adviser, 2020); not published on the website |
| SupremeGold Private | HK$5m+ | Launch announcement (2020); tier still live |
| BEA Private Banking | ~HK$8m (≈US$1m) | Bank statement (2020); not on the website — on request |
Data as of July 2026: the tier pages are live, but entry is described through a maintenance fee charged when the balance falls below the requirement, with no public figure (hkbea.com). Historically SupremeGold was associated with HK$1m; the level stated in 2020 was HK$500,000.
SupremeGold Private
The tier launched in November 2020 for the premium affluent segment. Its current composition per the bank's page (hkbea.com, data as of July 2026): a Senior Relationship Manager, a team of specialists covering investments, insurance, retirement and estate planning, a private concierge, the dedicated SupremeGold Private Centre in Central, and the CENTENNIAL World Elite Mastercard.
Cross-border network
SupremeGold Private opens access to BEA's network beyond Hong Kong: the UK (including buy-to-let mortgages), Singapore, Macau and mainland China (Int'l Adviser). For a client with UK property and business in China, that is a rare combination inside a single local bank.
Non-residents and compliance
BEA publishes no policy on non-residents or specific passports. The baseline scenario for a non-resident is an in-person visit to Hong Kong and standard KYC: source of funds, address and account purpose. Practice on Russian passports is not published — decisions are individual, and no promises can be made here. Market neighbours for comparison: HSBC Hong Kong and Chinese banks.
Who it suits
Clients who want a Hong Kong bank outside the global giants: entry sits well below international private banking thresholds, while the network covers the UK, Singapore, Macau and mainland China. It works well as a second, operational bank in Hong Kong alongside a primary one.
It does not suit those who need confirmed public tariffs and thresholds — BEA has none, everything is on request — or clients unwilling to travel for onboarding.
FAQ
What is the SupremeGold entry threshold?
Per the bank's 2020 statement — HK$500,000; historically the tier was associated with HK$1m. The website shows no figure — the exact threshold is on request, with a maintenance fee applied when the balance falls below the requirement.
What does SupremeGold Private include?
A Senior RM, a specialist team, a private concierge, the Centre in Central, the CENTENNIAL World Elite Mastercard, and access to BEA's network in the UK, Singapore, Macau and mainland China. The launch threshold was HK$5m+.
Does BEA have a full private banking tier?
Yes — BEA Private Banking at the top of the ladder. Per the bank's 2020 statement the threshold is around HK$8m (≈US$1m); it is not published on the website.
Will BEA open an account for a non-resident remotely?
There are no public remote tracks — the baseline is an in-person visit and standard KYC. Policy on specific passports is not published; every decision is individual.