SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA056
UNAFNGLA056 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Akure, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA056 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 056 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Akure Branch |
| City | Akure |
| Country | Nigeria |
The way 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.
- 056 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 bank is behind SWIFT code UNAFNGLA056?
UNAFNGLA056 identifies Akure Branch, a branch or department of United Bank For Africa PLC in Akure, Nigeria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does United Bank For Africa PLC have 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.
What does each part of UNAFNGLA056 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 056 is the code of the department Akure Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA056, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA056?
UNAFNGLA is the main office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA056 is Akure Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNAFNGLA056.
How long does it take to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.