SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA176
UNAFNGLA176 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Enugu, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA176 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 176 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Agbani Road Branch |
| City | Enugu |
| 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.
- 176 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 SWIFT code UNAFNGLA176?
UNAFNGLA176 identifies Agbani Road Branch, part of United Bank For Africa PLC in Enugu, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA176 stand for?
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 176 identifies the branch Agbani Road Branch.
Does United Bank For Africa PLC have more 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.
What happens if I enter UNAFNGLA176 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UNAFNGLA176 against the details from United Bank For Africa PLC before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA176, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA176?
UNAFNGLA points to the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA176 is Agbani Road Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNAFNGLA176.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.