SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA048
UNAFNGLA048 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Warri, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA048 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 048 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Warri Branch |
| City | Warri |
| Country | Nigeria |
How 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.
- 048 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/BIC code UNAFNGLA048?
The code UNAFNGLA048 belongs to Warri Branch, a branch or department of United Bank For Africa PLC in Warri, Nigeria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA048?
UNAFNGLA is the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA048 points to Warri Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNAFNGLA048.
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 intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA048, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does United Bank For Africa PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA048 stand for?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the code for the city or region and 048 identifies the branch Warri Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.