SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA139
UNAFNGLA139 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Okene, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA139 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 139 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Ajaokuta Branch |
| City | Okene |
| 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.
- 139 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 code UNAFNGLA139?
UNAFNGLA139 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ajaokuta Branch, a branch or department of United Bank For Africa PLC in Okene, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has United Bank For Africa PLC got 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 I need to send money to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA139, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
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, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA139?
UNAFNGLA points to the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA139 points to Ajaokuta Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UNAFNGLA139 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Nigeria with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.