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
UNAFNGLA040 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC IBADAN
UNAFNGLA042 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC IBADAN
UNAFNGLA043 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC IBADAN
UNAFNGLA044 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC BENIN CITY
UNAFNGLA046 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC SAPELE
UNAFNGLA048 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC WARRI
UNAFNGLA049 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ILORIN
UNAFNGLA050 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC NEW BUSSA
UNAFNGLA054 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC FUNTUA
UNAFNGLA055 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ABEOKUTA
UNAFNGLA056 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC AKURE
UNAFNGLA060 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KANO
UNAFNGLA062 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KADUNA
UNAFNGLA064 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KADUNA
UNAFNGLA065 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ZARIA
UNAFNGLA066 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KANO
UNAFNGLA067 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC MAIDUGURI
UNAFNGLA070 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC SOKOTO
UNAFNGLA080 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC PORT HARCOURT
UNAFNGLA082 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC PORT HARCOURT
UNAFNGLA083 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC PORT HARCOURT
UNAFNGLA084 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ENUGU
UNAFNGLA086 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ONITSHA
UNAFNGLA087 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC OWERRI

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