SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA226
UNAFNGLA226 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA226 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 226 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Lagos Cash Managment Centre |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
How the United Bank For Africa PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 226 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 UNAFNGLA226?
The code UNAFNGLA226 belongs to Lagos Cash Managment Centre, part of United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA226 stand for?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the location code and 226 identifies the department Lagos Cash Managment Centre.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter UNAFNGLA226 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UNAFNGLA226 with the recipient 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 UNAFNGLA226, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA226?
UNAFNGLA points to the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA226 is Lagos Cash Managment Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use UNAFNGLA226 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.