SWIFT codes in Nigeria

In order to make international payments to Nigeria you have to know the bank´s SWIFT / BIC code.

What do Nigeria SWIFT codes look like?

The SWIFT code consists of 8 to 11 characters (letters and digits) and for Nigeria the SWIFT code has the following format:

  • First 4 characters (only letters) - bank code. A shortened version of the bank´s name.
  • Next 2 characters (only letters) - Nigeria´s ISO code.
  • Next 2 characters (letters and digits) - location code.
  • Last 3 characters (letters and digits) – bank branch (optional).

SWIFT codes of the most important banks in Nigeria

Find below an extensive A to Z list of the SWIFT codes in Nigeria:

SWIFT codes in Nigeria

SWIFT Code Bank City
UNAFNGLA UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA LTD LAGOS
UNAFNGLA002 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA003 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA004 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA005 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA006 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA007 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA008 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA009 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA010 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA011 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA012 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA014 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA016 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA022 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC OSHOGBO
UNAFNGLA023 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC IKOM
UNAFNGLA024 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC UYO
UNAFNGLA025 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC SOKOTO
UNAFNGLA026 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA030 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC BAUCHI
UNAFNGLA031 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC MAKURDI
UNAFNGLA032 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC YOLA
UNAFNGLA034 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC WARRI
UNAFNGLA039 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC OTTA

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