SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA193
UNAFNGLA193 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA193 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 193 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Idowu Taylor Branch |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
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.
- 193 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 UNAFNGLA193?
UNAFNGLA193 identifies Idowu Taylor Branch, a branch or department of United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does United Bank For Africa PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of United Bank For Africa PLC.
How long does a transfer to United Bank For Africa PLC take in Nigeria?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA193, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA193 mean?
UNAF is the institution code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG stands for Nigeria, LA is the location code and 193 identifies the branch Idowu Taylor Branch.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA193?
UNAFNGLA points to the main office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA193 points to Idowu Taylor Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNAFNGLA193.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.