SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA080
UNAFNGLA080 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA080 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 080 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Port Harcourt |
| City | Port Harcourt |
| 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.
- 080 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 is behind SWIFT code UNAFNGLA080?
The code UNAFNGLA080 belongs to Port Harcourt, a unit of United Bank For Africa PLC in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does United Bank For Africa PLC have 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.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA080, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA080?
UNAFNGLA is the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA080 points to Port Harcourt. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UNAFNGLA080 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to United Bank For Africa PLC take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of UNAFNGLA080 mean?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the location code and 080 identifies the department Port Harcourt.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.