SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA164
UNAFNGLA164 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Awka, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA164 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 164 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Awka Branch |
| City | Awka |
| Country | Nigeria |
How 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.
- 164 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA164?
UNAFNGLA164 identifies Awka Branch, part of United Bank For Africa PLC in Awka, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Nigeria with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA164 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 164 is the code of the branch Awka Branch.
Does United Bank For Africa PLC have other 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 for a transfer to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA164, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.