SWIFT Code KNUBNGL1022 — NIGERIA UNIVERSAL BANK LTD., KATSINA

About SWIFT Code KNUBNGL1022 — NIGERIA UNIVERSAL BANK LTD., KATSINA

SWIFT code KNUBNGL1022 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for NIGERIA UNIVERSAL BANK LTD. in KATSINA, Nigeria. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by NIGERIA UNIVERSAL BANK LTD. for all outward international remittances from KATSINA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code KNUBNGL1022

The code KNUBNGL1022 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code KNUBNGL1022

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your NIGERIA UNIVERSAL BANK LTD. account in KATSINA, share SWIFT code KNUBNGL1022 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at NIGERIA UNIVERSAL BANK LTD., KATSINA must provide SWIFT code KNUBNGL1022. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using NIGERIA UNIVERSAL BANK LTD. in KATSINA rely on SWIFT code KNUBNGL1022 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for NIGERIA UNIVERSAL BANK LTD. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for NIGERIA UNIVERSAL BANK LTD. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for NIGERIA UNIVERSAL BANK LTD. →

How SWIFT Code KNUBNGL1022 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KNUBNGL1022 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to NIGERIA UNIVERSAL BANK LTD..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: NIGERIA UNIVERSAL BANK LTD. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KNUBNGL1022

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KNUBNGL1022 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KATSINA only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Nigeria.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm KNUBNGL1022 directly with NIGERIA UNIVERSAL BANK LTD.'s KATSINA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.