SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA227
UNAFNGLA227 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA227 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 227 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Alaba International Market |
| City | Lagos |
| 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.
- 227 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 uses BIC UNAFNGLA227?
UNAFNGLA227 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Alaba International Market, 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 is the cheapest way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Nigeria with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter UNAFNGLA227 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check UNAFNGLA227 against the details from United Bank For Africa PLC before sending.
Does United Bank For Africa PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 UNAFNGLA227 stand for?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the code for the city or region and 227 identifies the department Alaba International Market.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA227, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. 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.