SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA301
UNAFNGLA301 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA301 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 301 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Lagos Area Clearing Centre |
| 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.
- 301 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 is behind SWIFT code UNAFNGLA301?
The code UNAFNGLA301 belongs to Lagos Area Clearing Centre, a branch or department of United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to United Bank For Africa PLC take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Nigeria with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA301, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
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 UNAFNGLA301 stand for?
UNAF is the institution code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG stands for Nigeria, LA is the location code and 301 identifies the department Lagos Area Clearing Centre.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.