SWIFT Code UNAFNGLA159 — UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC, MUBI

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC in MUBI, Nigeria. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
Nigeria
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Result

MUBI

UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC · Nigeria

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

UNAFNGLA159

Code Breakdown

UNAF Bank Code
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NG Country
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LA Location
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159 Branch

Branch

(MUBI BRANCH)

City

MUBI

Country Code

NG

Connection Status

Active

About SWIFT Code UNAFNGLA159 — UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC, MUBI

SWIFT code UNAFNGLA159 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC in MUBI, 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 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC for all outward international remittances from MUBI. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code UNAFNGLA159

The code UNAFNGLA159 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeUNAF4 lettersIdentifies UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC as the institution
Country CodeNG2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Nigeria
Location CodeLA2 charsCity/region identifier within Nigeria
Branch Code1593 charsIdentifies the specific MUBI branch
Quick Tip: UNAFNGLA159 is a 11-character branch BIC. The full 11-character code routes directly to this branch — no manual processing needed at the receiving bank.

When to Use SWIFT Code UNAFNGLA159

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC account in MUBI, share SWIFT code UNAFNGLA159 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 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC, MUBI must provide SWIFT code UNAFNGLA159. 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 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC in MUBI rely on SWIFT code UNAFNGLA159 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT UNAFNGLA1598 or 11 charsInternational wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade financeGlobal — 200+ countries
IFSC11 chars (alpha)NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linkingIndia domestic only
MICR9 digitsCheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registrationIndia domestic only
BSR7 digitsTDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACESIndia income tax only
Important: Never enter SWIFT code UNAFNGLA159 in a field asking for an IFSC, MICR, or BSR code. Each serves a different system.

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC →

How SWIFT Code UNAFNGLA159 Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code UNAFNGLA159 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 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code UNAFNGLA159

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter UNAFNGLA159 uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for MUBI 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 UNAFNGLA159 directly with UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC's MUBI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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