SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA046
UNAFNGLA046 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Sapele, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA046 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 046 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Sapele Branch |
| City | Sapele |
| 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.
- 046 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 UNAFNGLA046?
UNAFNGLA046 identifies Sapele Branch, part of United Bank For Africa PLC in Sapele, Nigeria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use UNAFNGLA046 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UNAFNGLA046 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Nigeria with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA046 stand for?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG stands for Nigeria, LA is the location code and 046 identifies the branch Sapele Branch.
Does United Bank For Africa PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria. All of them are listed on the page of United Bank For Africa PLC.
How long does a transfer to United Bank For Africa PLC take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.