SWIFT Code WEMANGLA02T — WEMA BANK PLC, TINUBU

About SWIFT Code WEMANGLA02T — WEMA BANK PLC, TINUBU

SWIFT code WEMANGLA02T is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for WEMA BANK PLC in TINUBU, 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 WEMA BANK PLC for all outward international remittances from TINUBU. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code WEMANGLA02T

The code WEMANGLA02T follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code WEMANGLA02T

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your WEMA BANK PLC account in TINUBU, share SWIFT code WEMANGLA02T 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 WEMA BANK PLC, TINUBU must provide SWIFT code WEMANGLA02T. 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 WEMA BANK PLC in TINUBU rely on SWIFT code WEMANGLA02T 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 WEMA BANK PLC →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for WEMA BANK PLC →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for WEMA BANK PLC →

How SWIFT Code WEMANGLA02T Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code WEMANGLA02T 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 WEMA BANK PLC.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: WEMA BANK PLC receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code WEMANGLA02T

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter WEMANGLA02T uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for TINUBU 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 WEMANGLA02T directly with WEMA BANK PLC's TINUBU branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.