SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA141
UNAFNGLA141 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Umuahia, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA141 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 141 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Umuahia Branch |
| City | Umuahia |
| 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.
- 141 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code UNAFNGLA141?
UNAFNGLA141 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Umuahia Branch, a branch or department of United Bank For Africa PLC in Umuahia, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to United Bank For Africa PLC take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA141, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest 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. Compare what you receive in Nigeria with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of UNAFNGLA141 stand for?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the code for the city or region and 141 identifies the branch Umuahia Branch.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.