SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA126
UNAFNGLA126 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Hadejia, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA126 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 126 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Hadejia Branch |
| City | Hadejia |
| 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.
- 126 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 BIC UNAFNGLA126?
UNAFNGLA126 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hadejia Branch, part of United Bank For Africa PLC in Hadejia, Nigeria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Nigeria with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA126?
UNAFNGLA is the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA126 points to Hadejia Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UNAFNGLA126 if the recipient 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, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has United Bank For Africa PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA126, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.