SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA206
UNAFNGLA206 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Oyo, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA206 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 206 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Oyo Branch |
| City | Oyo |
| 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.
- 206 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA206?
UNAFNGLA206 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Oyo Branch, a unit of United Bank For Africa PLC in Oyo, Nigeria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter UNAFNGLA206 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UNAFNGLA206 against the details from United Bank For Africa PLC before sending.
Does United Bank For Africa PLC have other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of UNAFNGLA206 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 206 identifies the branch Oyo Branch.
What is the best way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Nigeria with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to United Bank For Africa PLC take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.