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
UNAFNGLA152 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC GOMBE
UNAFNGLA153 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KADUNA
UNAFNGLA154 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KATSINA
UNAFNGLA159 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC MUBI
UNAFNGLA160 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC OGBOMOSHO
UNAFNGLA164 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC AWKA
UNAFNGLA166 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC IBADAN
UNAFNGLA169 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KANO
UNAFNGLA171 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ABA
UNAFNGLA175 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ASABA
UNAFNGLA176 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ENUGU
UNAFNGLA179 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC MAIDUGURI
UNAFNGLA181 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA193 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA195 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC KAFANCHAN
UNAFNGLA203 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ZARIA
UNAFNGLA204 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA205 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA206 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC OYO
UNAFNGLA210 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC SOKOTO
UNAFNGLA213 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA215 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC ABUJA
UNAFNGLA217 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS
UNAFNGLA218 UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC LAGOS

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