SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA175

UNAFNGLA175 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Asaba, Nigeria.

UNAFNGLA175

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNAFNGLA175
8-character codeUNAFNGLA
Branch code175
BankUnited Bank For Africa PLC
BranchAsaba Branch
CityAsaba
CountryNigeria

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.
175 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 branch uses SWIFT code UNAFNGLA175?

UNAFNGLA175 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Asaba Branch, part of United Bank For Africa PLC in Asaba, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter UNAFNGLA175 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UNAFNGLA175 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?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

What does each part of UNAFNGLA175 stand for?

UNAF is the institution code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG stands for Nigeria, LA is the location code and 175 is the code of the branch Asaba Branch.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA175, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, 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.