SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA181
UNAFNGLA181 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA181 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 181 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Uba Registrars |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
The way 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.
- 181 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 is behind SWIFT code UNAFNGLA181?
UNAFNGLA181 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Uba Registrars, a unit of United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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 does each part of UNAFNGLA181 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 181 identifies the department Uba Registrars.
How long does a transfer to United Bank For Africa PLC take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA181?
UNAFNGLA points to the main office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA181 is Uba Registrars. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNAFNGLA181.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA181, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.