SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA112
UNAFNGLA112 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Idah, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA112 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 112 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Idah Branch |
| City | Idah |
| 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.
- 112 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 UNAFNGLA112?
UNAFNGLA112 identifies Idah Branch, a branch or department of United Bank For Africa PLC in Idah, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to United Bank For Africa PLC take in Nigeria?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I enter UNAFNGLA112 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UNAFNGLA112 against the details from United Bank For Africa PLC before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA112, 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.
What does each part of UNAFNGLA112 mean?
UNAF is the institution code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG stands for Nigeria, LA is the location code and 112 is the code of the department Idah Branch.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA112?
UNAFNGLA is the main office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA112 is Idah Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UNAFNGLA112 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.