SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA026
UNAFNGLA026 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA026 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 026 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Apapa Warehouse 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.
- 026 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 BIC UNAFNGLA026?
The code UNAFNGLA026 belongs to Apapa Warehouse Branch, part of United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of UNAFNGLA026 mean?
UNAF is the institution code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the location code and 026 identifies the department Apapa Warehouse Branch.
What happens if I enter UNAFNGLA026 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UNAFNGLA026 against the details from United Bank For Africa PLC before you confirm.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA026?
UNAFNGLA is the main office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA026 is Apapa Warehouse Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNAFNGLA026.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA026, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.