SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA066
UNAFNGLA066 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Kano, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA066 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 066 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Bayero University Br. |
| 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.
- 066 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 UNAFNGLA066?
UNAFNGLA066 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bayero University Br., part of United Bank For Africa PLC in Kano, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use UNAFNGLA066 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UNAFNGLA066 with the recipient before you confirm.
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. All of them are listed on the page of United Bank For Africa PLC.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA066, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA066?
UNAFNGLA points to the main office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA066 is Bayero University Br.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UNAFNGLA066 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of UNAFNGLA066 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 066 is the code of the department Bayero University Br..
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.