SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA305
UNAFNGLA305 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA305 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 305 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Foreign Treasury Operations |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
The way 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.
- 305 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 BIC UNAFNGLA305?
UNAFNGLA305 identifies Foreign Treasury Operations, a unit 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?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA305 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 305 is the code of the department Foreign Treasury Operations.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA305, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Has United Bank For Africa PLC got 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.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA305?
UNAFNGLA is the main office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA305 points to Foreign Treasury Operations. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UNAFNGLA305 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.