SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA152
UNAFNGLA152 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Gombe, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA152 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 152 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Gombe Branch |
| City | Gombe |
| 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.
- 152 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA152?
UNAFNGLA152 identifies Gombe Branch, part of United Bank For Africa PLC in Gombe, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA152 stand for?
UNAF is the institution code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the location code and 152 is the code of the branch Gombe Branch.
Has United Bank For Africa PLC got 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.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA152?
UNAFNGLA is the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA152 is Gombe Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UNAFNGLA152 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter UNAFNGLA152 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UNAFNGLA152 against the details from United Bank For Africa PLC before sending.
How long does a transfer to United Bank For Africa PLC take in Nigeria?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.