SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA138
UNAFNGLA138 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA138 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 138 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Agbara Estate Branch |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
How 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.
- 138 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 SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA138?
UNAFNGLA138 identifies Agbara Estate Branch, part of United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA138, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Nigeria with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to United Bank For Africa PLC take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does United Bank For Africa PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA138 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 138 identifies the department Agbara Estate Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.