SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA088
UNAFNGLA088 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Aba, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA088 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 088 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Aba Main Branch |
| City | Aba |
| 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.
- 088 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA088?
UNAFNGLA088 identifies Aba Main Branch, a unit of United Bank For Africa PLC in Aba, Nigeria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of UNAFNGLA088 mean?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the code for the city or region and 088 identifies the branch Aba Main Branch.
How long does it take to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA088, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
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 what you receive in Nigeria with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA088?
UNAFNGLA is the main office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA088 is Aba Main Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UNAFNGLA088 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.