SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA306
UNAFNGLA306 belongs to United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFNGLA306 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFNGLA |
| Branch code | 306 |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa PLC |
| Branch | Foreign Trade |
| 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.
- 306 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA306?
The code UNAFNGLA306 belongs to Foreign Trade, a unit of United Bank For Africa PLC in Lagos, Nigeria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in UNAFNGLA306 mean?
UNAF is the institution code of United Bank For Africa PLC, NG stands for Nigeria, LA is the location code and 306 is the code of the department Foreign Trade.
What is the cheapest way to send money to United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Nigeria with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has United Bank For Africa PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 112 SWIFT/BIC codes for United Bank For Africa PLC in Nigeria. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at United Bank For Africa PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFNGLA306, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use UNAFNGLA instead of UNAFNGLA306?
UNAFNGLA points to the head office of United Bank For Africa PLC, while UNAFNGLA306 points to Foreign Trade. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UNAFNGLA306.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.