SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA082
UNAFNGLA082 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA082 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 082 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Ph Aggrey Rd. Branch |
| City | Port Harcourt |
| 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.
- 082 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/BIC code UNAFNGLA082?
UNAFNGLA082 identifies Ph Aggrey Rd. Branch, a branch or department of United Bank For Africa PLC in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use UNAFNGLA082 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UNAFNGLA082 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
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. 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?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA082, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA082?
UNAFNGLA points to the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA082 points to Ph Aggrey Rd. Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UNAFNGLA082 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.