SWIFT/BIC code WEMANGLAXXX
WEMANGLAXXX belongs to Wema Bank PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WEMANGLAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WEMANGLA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Wema Bank PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
How the Wema Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WEMA 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.
- XXX 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 BIC WEMANGLAXXX?
WEMANGLAXXX identifies the head office of Wema Bank PLC in Lagos, Nigeria. Use it when a payment to Wema Bank PLC does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use WEMANGLAXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check WEMANGLAXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Wema Bank PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Wema Bank PLC in Nigeria, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Wema Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Nigeria with specialist providers before you send.
Is WEMANGLA and WEMANGLAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. WEMANGLA is the short version of WEMANGLAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Wema Bank PLC in Lagos.
What does each part of WEMANGLAXXX stand for?
WEMA is the bank code of Wema Bank PLC, NG stands for Nigeria, LA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.