SWIFT/BIC code NEXMNGLAXXX

NEXMNGLAXXX belongs to Nigerian Export Import Bank in Abuja, Nigeria.

NEXMNGLAXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNEXMNGLAXXX
8-character codeNEXMNGLA
Branch codeXXX
BankNigerian Export Import Bank
BranchHead office
CityAbuja
CountryNigeria

The way the Nigerian Export Import Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

NEXM Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
NG Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
LA Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

What bank is behind BIC NEXMNGLAXXX?

NEXMNGLAXXX identifies the main office of Nigerian Export Import Bank in Abuja, Nigeria. It is the code to use when a payment to Nigerian Export Import Bank does not need a specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to Nigerian Export Import Bank?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

What do the letters in NEXMNGLAXXX stand for?

NEXM is the bank code of Nigerian Export Import Bank, NG stands for Nigeria, LA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Nigerian Export Import Bank?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NEXMNGLAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

Are NEXMNGLA and NEXMNGLAXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. NEXMNGLA is the short version of NEXMNGLAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Nigerian Export Import Bank in Abuja.

Does Nigerian Export Import Bank use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – NEXMNGLAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Nigerian Export Import Bank in Nigeria, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.