SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA228
UNAFNGLA228 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA228 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 228 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | E-Banking Service Dept. |
| 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.
- 228 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 BIC UNAFNGLA228?
The code UNAFNGLA228 belongs to E-Banking Service Dept., a branch or department 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 does each part of UNAFNGLA228 mean?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG stands for Nigeria, LA is the location code and 228 identifies the department E-Banking Service Dept..
What happens if I use UNAFNGLA228 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UNAFNGLA228 against the details from United Bank For Africa PLC before you confirm.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA228?
UNAFNGLA is the main office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA228 points to E-Banking Service Dept.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use UNAFNGLA228 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA228, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to United Bank For Africa PLC take in Nigeria?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist 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.