SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA218
UNAFNGLA218 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA218 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 218 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Alausa Branch |
| 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.
- 218 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA218?
UNAFNGLA218 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Alausa Branch, a unit of United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use UNAFNGLA218 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UNAFNGLA218 against the details from United Bank For Africa PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of UNAFNGLA218 stand for?
UNAF is the institution code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the location code and 218 identifies the branch Alausa Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA218, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA218?
UNAFNGLA points to the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA218 points to Alausa Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UNAFNGLA218 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to United Bank For Africa PLC take in Nigeria?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 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.