SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA117
UNAFNGLA117 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Benin City, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA117 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 117 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Ugbowo Branch |
| City | Benin City |
| 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.
- 117 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA117?
UNAFNGLA117 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ugbowo Branch, a unit of United Bank For Africa PLC in Benin City, Nigeria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of UNAFNGLA117 stand for?
UNAF is the institution code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG stands for Nigeria, LA is the code for the city or region and 117 identifies the branch Ugbowo Branch.
What happens if I use UNAFNGLA117 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UNAFNGLA117 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA117?
UNAFNGLA points to the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA117 is Ugbowo Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UNAFNGLA117 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive 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.