SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA060
UNAFNGLA060 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Kano, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA060 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 060 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Kano Main Branch |
| City | Kano |
| 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.
- 060 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 BIC UNAFNGLA060?
The code UNAFNGLA060 belongs to Kano Main Branch, a branch or department of United Bank For Africa PLC in Kano, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has United Bank For Africa PLC got 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 UNAFNGLA060 stand for?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the location code and 060 identifies the branch Kano Main Branch.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA060?
UNAFNGLA is the main office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA060 is Kano Main Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNAFNGLA060.
What happens if I use UNAFNGLA060 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UNAFNGLA060 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Nigeria with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.