SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA007
UNAFNGLA007 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA007 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 007 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Ijora Branch |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
The way the United Bank For Africa PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UNAF 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.
- 007 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT code UNAFNGLA007?
UNAFNGLA007 identifies Ijora Branch, a unit of United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter UNAFNGLA007 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UNAFNGLA007 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Nigeria with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA007 mean?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG stands for Nigeria, LA is the code for the city or region and 007 identifies the branch Ijora Branch.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA007?
UNAFNGLA points to the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA007 is Ijora Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UNAFNGLA007 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.