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
UNAFNGLA088 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ABA
UNAFNGLA094 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC CALABAR
UNAFNGLA098 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC JOS
UNAFNGLA099 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC MINNA
UNAFNGLA112 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC IDAH
UNAFNGLA113 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC NNEWI
UNAFNGLA114 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ABUJA
UNAFNGLA115 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ONDO
UNAFNGLA117 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC BENIN CITY
UNAFNGLA118 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC SHENDAM
UNAFNGLA123 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ENUGU
UNAFNGLA125 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KATSINA
UNAFNGLA126 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC HADEJIA
UNAFNGLA127 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LOKOJA
UNAFNGLA130 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA132 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC IJEBU ODE
UNAFNGLA136 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KANO
UNAFNGLA137 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KANO
UNAFNGLA138 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA139 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC OKENE
UNAFNGLA141 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC UMUAHIA
UNAFNGLA143 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA147 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KONTAGORA
UNAFNGLA150 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS

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