SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA204
UNAFNGLA204 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA204 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 204 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Uba House Branch |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
The way 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.
- 204 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 BIC UNAFNGLA204?
UNAFNGLA204 identifies Uba House Branch, a unit of United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA204, 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.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to United Bank For Africa PLC take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of UNAFNGLA204 mean?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the location code and 204 identifies the department Uba House Branch.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA204?
UNAFNGLA points to the main office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA204 is Uba House Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use UNAFNGLA204 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.