SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA042
UNAFNGLA042 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA042 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 042 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Molete Branch |
| City | Ibadan |
| 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.
- 042 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 uses SWIFT code UNAFNGLA042?
UNAFNGLA042 identifies Molete Branch, part of United Bank For Africa PLC in Ibadan, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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 what you receive in Nigeria with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has United Bank For Africa PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter UNAFNGLA042 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UNAFNGLA042 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA042 stand for?
UNAF is the institution code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the location code and 042 identifies the branch Molete Branch.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA042?
UNAFNGLA points to the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA042 points to Molete Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNAFNGLA042.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.