SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA169
UNAFNGLA169 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Kano, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA169 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 169 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Aminu Kano Int'l Airport |
| City | Kano |
| Country | Nigeria |
How the United Bank For Africa PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 169 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 UNAFNGLA169?
UNAFNGLA169 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Aminu Kano Int'l Airport, a branch or department of United Bank For Africa PLC in Kano, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of UNAFNGLA169 mean?
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 169 is the code of the branch Aminu Kano Int'l Airport.
What happens if I use UNAFNGLA169 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UNAFNGLA169 against the details from United Bank For Africa PLC before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
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. Compare what you receive in Nigeria with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA169, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.