SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA014
UNAFNGLA014 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA014 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 014 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Tinubu Branch |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
How the United Bank For Africa PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 014 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 uses SWIFT code UNAFNGLA014?
The code UNAFNGLA014 belongs to Tinubu Branch, a branch or department of United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA014, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA014?
UNAFNGLA is the main office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA014 is Tinubu Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNAFNGLA014.
Has United Bank For Africa PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Nigeria with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.