SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA217
UNAFNGLA217 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA217 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 217 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Mm Int'l Airport Road |
| 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.
- 217 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 UNAFNGLA217?
UNAFNGLA217 identifies Mm Int'l Airport Road, a branch or department of United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Nigeria with specialist providers 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 happens if I enter UNAFNGLA217 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UNAFNGLA217 against the details from United Bank For Africa PLC before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA217, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA217 mean?
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 217 is the code of the department Mm Int'l Airport Road.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.