SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA032
UNAFNGLA032 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Yola, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA032 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 032 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Yola Branch |
| City | Yola |
| Country | Nigeria |
How 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.
- 032 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 BIC UNAFNGLA032?
The code UNAFNGLA032 belongs to Yola Branch, a branch or department of United Bank For Africa PLC in Yola, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA032 mean?
UNAF is the institution code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the code for the city or region and 032 identifies the department Yola Branch.
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 correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Nigeria with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA032, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA032?
UNAFNGLA points to the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA032 points to Yola Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNAFNGLA032.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.