SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA132

UNAFNGLA132 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Ijebu Ode, Nigeria.

UNAFNGLA132

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNAFNGLA132
8-character codeUNAFNGLA
Branch code132
BankUnited Bank For Africa PLC
BranchIjebu Ode Branch
CityIjebu Ode
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.
132 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 branch is behind BIC UNAFNGLA132?

UNAFNGLA132 identifies Ijebu Ode Branch, part of United Bank For Africa PLC in Ijebu Ode, Nigeria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA132?

UNAFNGLA points to the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA132 is Ijebu Ode Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNAFNGLA132.

Does United Bank For Africa PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use UNAFNGLA132 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UNAFNGLA132 against the details from United Bank For Africa PLC before you confirm.

What is the cheapest 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. Compare the amount that arrives in Nigeria with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of UNAFNGLA132 stand for?

UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the location code and 132 is the code of the department Ijebu Ode Branch.

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