SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA016
UNAFNGLA016 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 016 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Oregun Branch |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
The way the United Bank For Africa PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 016 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 branch is behind SWIFT code UNAFNGLA016?
UNAFNGLA016 identifies Oregun 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.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA016 stand for?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the code for the city or region and 016 identifies the department Oregun Branch.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA016?
UNAFNGLA points to the main office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA016 points to Oregun Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UNAFNGLA016 if the recipient asks for it.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Nigeria with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does United Bank For Africa PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need to send money to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA016, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.