SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA224
UNAFNGLA224 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Kano, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA224 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 224 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Ado Bayero Branch |
| City | Kano |
| 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.
- 224 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 code UNAFNGLA224?
UNAFNGLA224 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ado Bayero Branch, a unit of United Bank For Africa PLC in Kano, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use UNAFNGLA224 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UNAFNGLA224 against the details from United Bank For Africa PLC before sending.
What does each part of UNAFNGLA224 mean?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG stands for Nigeria, LA is the location code and 224 is the code of the department Ado Bayero 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. All of them are listed on the page of United Bank For Africa PLC.
How long does it take to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA224, 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.