SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA086
UNAFNGLA086 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Onitsha, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA086 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 086 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Onitsha Branch |
| City | Onitsha |
| Country | Nigeria |
The way 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.
- 086 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 UNAFNGLA086?
UNAFNGLA086 identifies Onitsha Branch, part of United Bank For Africa PLC in Onitsha, Nigeria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use UNAFNGLA086 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UNAFNGLA086 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 the letters in UNAFNGLA086 mean?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG stands for Nigeria, LA is the location code and 086 is the code of the branch Onitsha Branch.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA086?
UNAFNGLA is the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA086 points to Onitsha Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNAFNGLA086.
What is the best way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Nigeria with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.