SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA049
UNAFNGLA049 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Ilorin, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA049 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 049 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Ilorin Branch |
| City | Ilorin |
| 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.
- 049 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 UNAFNGLA049?
UNAFNGLA049 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ilorin Branch, a unit of United Bank For Africa PLC in Ilorin, Nigeria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of UNAFNGLA049 mean?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG stands for Nigeria, LA is the location code and 049 identifies the department Ilorin Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Nigeria with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA049, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA049?
UNAFNGLA points to the main office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA049 is Ilorin Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UNAFNGLA049 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.