SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA025
UNAFNGLA025 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Sokoto, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA025 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 025 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Sokoto Krb Branch |
| City | Sokoto |
| 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.
- 025 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 uses SWIFT code UNAFNGLA025?
The code UNAFNGLA025 belongs to Sokoto Krb Branch, a branch or department of United Bank For Africa PLC in Sokoto, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter UNAFNGLA025 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UNAFNGLA025 against the details from United Bank For Africa PLC before sending.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA025 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 025 identifies the branch Sokoto Krb Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Nigeria with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to United Bank For Africa PLC take in Nigeria?
A SWIFT payment usually 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?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA025, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. 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.