SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA044
UNAFNGLA044 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Benin City, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA044 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 044 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Benin Branch |
| City | Benin City |
| Country | Nigeria |
The way the United Bank For Africa PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 044 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/BIC code UNAFNGLA044?
UNAFNGLA044 identifies Benin Branch, a unit of United Bank For Africa PLC in Benin City, Nigeria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA044, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA044 stand for?
UNAF is the institution code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG stands for Nigeria, LA is the code for the city or region and 044 is the code of the department Benin Branch.
What happens if I enter UNAFNGLA044 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UNAFNGLA044 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.