SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA094
UNAFNGLA094 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Calabar, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA094 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 094 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Calabar Branch |
| City | Calabar |
| 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.
- 094 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 uses SWIFT code UNAFNGLA094?
UNAFNGLA094 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Calabar Branch, a unit of United Bank For Africa PLC in Calabar, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does United Bank For Africa PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA094 stand for?
UNAF is the institution code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the code for the city or region and 094 identifies the department Calabar Branch.
What is the best way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Nigeria with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA094?
UNAFNGLA is the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA094 is Calabar Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNAFNGLA094.
How long does it take to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.