SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA195
UNAFNGLA195 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Kafanchan, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA195 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 195 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Kafanchan Branch |
| City | Kafanchan |
| 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.
- 195 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 uses SWIFT code UNAFNGLA195?
UNAFNGLA195 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kafanchan Branch, a unit of United Bank For Africa PLC in Kafanchan, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter UNAFNGLA195 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UNAFNGLA195 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Nigeria with transfer services before you send.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of United Bank For Africa PLC.
What does each part of UNAFNGLA195 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 195 identifies the department Kafanchan Branch.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA195?
UNAFNGLA points to the main office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA195 is Kafanchan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNAFNGLA195.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.