SWIFT is a mnemonic for the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication. The SWIFT code hence, is a unique code that identifies each bank irrespective of size or location. It is also known as BIC which stands for Business Identification Code.
UNAFNGLAXXXFor the United Bank for Africa (UBA Group) Nigeria PLC, the SWIFT CODE is UNAFNGLAXXX. This code is for the headquarters of the United Bank for Africa in Marina, Lagos and differs from one branch to another. The first four letters of the code (UNAF) are known as the bank code, the consecutive two letters signify the country code (which is Nigeria in this case), and the next two letters point us to the state which is Lagos in this scenario and the final three letters (XXX) signifies the branch code.
To receive money from overseas using the United Bank for Africa, it is better to open a domiciliary account. You can walk into any branch of the United Bank for Africa and request to see a marketer to make enquiries about their domiciliary account packages. It should be a no-deposit account opening or it might require a deposit of around 10 – 50 Euros or Dollars. You would also be required to get two referees who are current account holders in UBA or corporate account holders from other banks. You should get the referees from UBA because that saves you a lot of interbank e-reference brouhaha. You can also plead with the marketers to assist you in getting the referees.
You would also need a valid means of identification, a passport photograph and any utility bill not more than three months old. If you insist on receiving the inflow with your naira account, you may not get a better value for your money. This is because the bank has a lower exchange rate and you might get to lose more.
When you use UNAFNGLAXXX as your SWIFT code, the inflow is sent to the headquarters of the United Bank for Africa in Lagos where the funds would be applied to your account. If there are issues with the inflow, you must contact the head office before it can be rectified. A branch cannot rectify the issue for you because they did not apply the inflow for you.
SWIFT CODE FOR OTHER UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (UBA) NIGERIA PLC BRANCHES
Alternatively, you may want to use the SWIFT code for the Oba Akran Avenue branch in Ikeja, Lagos of the United Bank for Africa. The SWIFT code for the Oba Akran Avenue Branch is UNAFNGLA005. If you live close to Ikeja environs and you want to monitor the inflow of your funds, this can come in handy for you. If any issue arises from the inflow, you can easily head to the branch to complain and it will be rectified for you.
To get the SWIFT code of any UBA branch in Nigeria, walk in and request to see the customer service or FX teller. Ask them to provide you with their branch’s SWIFT code and they’ll be glad to give it to you. When the inflow is sent, you can follow up with the branch on the progress and rectify issues easily.
| BRANCH | STATE | SWIFT CODE / BIC |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ABA MAIN BRANCH | ABIA | UNAFNGLA088 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ABA – OWERRI ROAD BRANCH | ABIA | UNAFNGLA171 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ABA (EZIUKWU BRANCH) | ABIA | UNAFNGLA223 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ABEOKUTA BRANCH | OGUN | UNAFNGLA055 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ABUJA BRANCH | ABUJA | |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ABUJA – NICON NOGA BRANCH | ABUJA | UNAFNGLA215 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC AKURE BRANCH | ONDO | UNAFNGLA056 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ASABA BRANCH | DELTA | UNAFNGLA175 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC AWKA BRANCH | ANAMBRA | UNAFNGLA164 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC BAUCHI BRANCH | BAUCHI | UNAFNGLA030 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC BENIN CITY BRANCH | EDO | UNAFNGLA044 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC UGBOWO BRANCH, BENIN | EDO | UNAFNGLA117 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC CALABAR BRANCH | CROSS RIVER | UNAFNGLA094 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC EKET BRANCH | AKWA IBOM | UNAFNGLA222 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC AGBANI ROAD BRANCH | ENUGU | UNAFNGLA176 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ENUGU BRANCH | ENUGU | UNAFNGLA084 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC UNEC BRANCH | ENUGU | UNAFNGLA123 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC FUNTUA BRANCH | KATSINA | UNAFNGLA054 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC GOMBE BRANCH | GOMBE | UNAFNGLA152 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC HADEJIA BRANCH | JIGAWA | UNAFNGLA126 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC AMUNIGUN BRANCH, IBADAN | OYO | UNAFNGLA043 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC IBADAN MAIN BRANCH | OYO | UNAFNGLA040 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC IWO ROAD BRANCH | OYO | UNAFNGLA166 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC MOLETE BRANCH | OYO | UNAFNGLA042 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC IDAH BRANCH | KOGI | UNAFNGLA112 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC IJEBU ODE BRANCH | OGUN | UNAFNGLA132 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC IKOM BRANCH | CROSS RIVER | UNAFNGLA023 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ILORIN BRANCH | KWARA | UNAFNGLA049 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC JOS BRANCH | PLATEAU | UNAFNGLA098 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KADUNA NORTH BRANCH | KADUNA | UNAFNGLA062 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KADUNA SOUTH BRANCH | KADUNA | UNAFNGLA064 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC TUDUN WADA BRANCH | KADUNA | UNAFNGLA153 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KAFANCHAN BRANCH | KADUNA | UNAFNGLA195 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ADO BAYERO BRANCH | KANO | UNAFNGLA224 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC – AMINU KANO INT’L AIRPORT BRANCH | KANO | UNAFNGLA169 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC BAYERO UNIVERSITY BRANCH | KANO | UNAFNGLA066 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KANO MAIN BRANCH | KANO | UNAFNGLA060 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KANO SHARADA BRANCH | KANO | UNAFNGLA136 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KANO WAJE BRANCH | KANO | UNAFNGLA137 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC DUTSINMA BRANCH | KATSINA | UNAFNGLA154 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KATSINA BRANCH | KATSINA | UNAFNGLA125 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KONTAGORA BRANCH | NIGER | UNAFNGLA147 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ADEOLA ODEKU BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA213 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC AGBARA ESTATE BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA138 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ALABA INTERNATIONAL MARKET BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA227 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ALAUSA BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA218 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC APAPA WAREHOUSE BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA026 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC APAPA WHARF BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA004 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC BREADFRUIT BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA219 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC E-BANKING SERVICE DEPT. | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA228 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC EBUTE METTA BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA008 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC FALOMO BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA012 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC FINANCE OPERATIONS – FINOPS | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA303 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC FOREIGN CURRENT DOMICILIARY | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA304 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC – FOREIGN TRADE | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA306 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC FOREIGN TREASURY OPERATIONS | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA305 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC IDOWU TAYLOR BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA193 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC IDUMAGBO BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA009 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC – IGANMU BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA011 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC IJORA BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA007 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC IKEJA BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA005 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC IKORODU ROAD BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA143 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS ILUPEJU BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA006 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS AREA CLEARING CENTRE | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA301 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS CASH MANAGEMENT CENTRE | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA226 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS CENTRAL BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA002 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS EAST BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA003 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC MARINA WEST BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA150 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC MM INT’L AIRPORT ROAD BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA217 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC OBALENDE BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA130 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC OKE ARIN BRANCH | LAGOS | UNAFNGLA221 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC OREGUN BRANCH | UNAFNGLA016 | |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC SALARY ADMINISTRATION DEPT. | UNAFNGLA307 | |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC SURULERE BRANCH | UNAFNGLA205 | |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC TINUBU BRANCH | UNAFNGLA014 | |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC TREASURY OPERATIONS | UNAFNGLA302 | |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC UBA HOUSE BRANCH | UNAFNGLA204 | |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC UBA REGISTRARS | UNAFNGLA181 | |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC UNILAG BRANCH | UNAFNGLA010 | |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS HQ | UNAFNGLA | |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LOKOJA BRANCH | KOGI | UNAFNGLA127 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC MAIDUGURI – BAGA ROAD BRANCH | BORNO | UNAFNGLA179 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC MAIDUGURI MAIN BRANCH | BORNO | UNAFNGLA067 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC MAKURDI BRANCH | BENUE | UNAFNGLA031 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC MINNA BRANCH | NASARAWA | UNAFNGLA099 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC MUBI BRANCH | ADAMAWA | UNAFNGLA159 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC NEW BUSSA BRANCH | NIGER | UNAFNGLA050 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC NNEWI BRANCH | ANAMBRA | UNAFNGLA113 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC OGBOMOSHO BRANCH | OYO | UNAFNGLA160 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC OKENE – AJAOKUTA BRANCH | KOGI | UNAFNGLA139 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ONDO BRANCH | ONDO | UNAFNGLA115 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ONITSHA BRANCH | ANAMBRA | UNAFNGLA086 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC OSHOGBO BRANCH | OSUN | UNAFNGLA022 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC OTTA BRANCH | OGUN | UNAFNGLA039 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC OWERRI BRANCH | IMO | UNAFNGLA087 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC OYO BRANCH | OYO | UNAFNGLA206 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC PORT HARCOURT – BONNY BRANCH | RIVERS | UNAFNGLA220 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC PORT HARCOURT – AGGREY RD. BRANCH | RIVERS | UNAFNGLA082 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC PORT HARCOUT MAIN BRANCH | RIVERS | UNAFNGLA080 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC TRANS AMADI BRANCH | RIVERS | UNAFNGLA083 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC SAPELE BRANCH | DELTA | UNAFNGLA046 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC SHENDAM BRANCH | PLATEAU | UNAFNGLA118 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC GUSAU BRANCH | SOKOTO | UNAFNGLA210 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC FODIO RD. BRANCH | SOKOTO | UNAFNGLA070 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC SOKOTO KRB BRANCH | SOKOTO | UNAFNGLA025 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC UMUAHIA BRANCH | ABIA | UNAFNGLA141 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC UYO BRANCH | AKWA IBOM | UNAFNGLA024 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC WARRI – EFFURUN BRANCH | DELTA | UNAFNGLA034 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC WARRI MAIN BRANCH | DELTA | UNAFNGLA048 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC YOLA BRANCH | ADAMAWA | UNAFNGLA032 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ZARIA – SAMARU BRANCH | KADUNA | UNAFNGLA203 |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ZARIA MAIN BRANCH | KADUNA | UNAFNGLA065 |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA NIGERIA PLC SWIFT CODE / BIC
It takes 1 – 7 working days to receive an international wire transfer inflow to your UBA bank account. If you have received an inflow before, it would take 1 – 2 working days but if you are receiving an inflow for the first time, it may take up to 7 working days.
The best type of account for an inflow with UBA is the UBA domiciliary account. You can open a UBA domiciliary account in USD, GPB, EUR and CNY denominations. There are no fees for inflow and you can withdraw the equivalent currency.
The SWIFT CODE for the UBA Group headquarters in Marina, Lagos, Nigeria is UNAFNGLAXXX. The address for the headquarters branch of the UBA group in Lagos is 57 MARINA, FLOOR 8, UBA HOUSE.