SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA055
UNAFNGLA055 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Abeokuta, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA055 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 055 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Abeokuta Branch |
| City | Abeokuta |
| Country | Nigeria |
How 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.
- 055 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 UNAFNGLA055?
UNAFNGLA055 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Abeokuta Branch, a branch or department of United Bank For Africa PLC in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does United Bank For Africa PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Nigeria with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of UNAFNGLA055 stand for?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG stands for Nigeria, LA is the code for the city or region and 055 is the code of the branch Abeokuta Branch.
How long does it take to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA055, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.