SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA213
UNAFNGLA213 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA213 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 213 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Adeola Odeku Branch |
| City | Lagos |
| 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.
- 213 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/BIC code UNAFNGLA213?
The code UNAFNGLA213 belongs to Adeola Odeku Branch, part of United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has United Bank For Africa PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA213 stand for?
UNAF is the institution code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG stands for Nigeria, LA is the code for the city or region and 213 identifies the department Adeola Odeku Branch.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA213?
UNAFNGLA points to the main office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA213 points to Adeola Odeku Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNAFNGLA213.
What is the cheapest way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Nigeria with transfer services before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA213, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.