SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA143
UNAFNGLA143 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA143 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 143 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Ikorodu Road Branch |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
The way the United Bank For Africa PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 143 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 uses BIC UNAFNGLA143?
UNAFNGLA143 identifies Ikorodu Road Branch, a branch or department of United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, 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 does each part of UNAFNGLA143 stand for?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG stands for Nigeria, LA is the code for the city or region and 143 is the code of the department Ikorodu Road Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Nigeria with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA143?
UNAFNGLA is the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA143 is Ikorodu Road Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use UNAFNGLA143 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter UNAFNGLA143 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UNAFNGLA143 against the details from United Bank For Africa PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.