SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA123

UNAFNGLA123 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Enugu, Nigeria.

UNAFNGLA123

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNAFNGLA123
8-character codeUNAFNGLA
Branch code123
BankUnited Bank For Africa PLC
BranchUnec Branch
CityEnugu
CountryNigeria

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.
123 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 UNAFNGLA123?

The code UNAFNGLA123 belongs to Unec Branch, part of United Bank For Africa PLC in Enugu, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA123?

UNAFNGLA is the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA123 is Unec Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNAFNGLA123.

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 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 specialist providers before you send.

What does each part of UNAFNGLA123 mean?

UNAF is the institution code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the location code and 123 identifies the branch Unec Branch.

What happens if I enter UNAFNGLA123 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UNAFNGLA123 with the recipient before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.