Nigerian Bank SWIFT Codes — Complete List
A SWIFT code (also called a BIC) identifies a specific bank during international transactions. Use the table below to find the correct code for your Nigerian bank when sending or receiving money from abroad.
Bank | SWIFT Code(s) |
|---|---|
Access Bank | ABNGNGLA |
First Bank of Nigeria | FBNINGLA |
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) | GTBINGLA |
Zenith Bank | ZEIBNGLA |
United Bank for Africa (UBA) | UBAFNGLA / UNAFNGLAXXX / UNAFNGLA002 / UNAFNGLA003 / UNAFNGLA004 / UNAFNGLA005 / UNAFNGLA006 |
Stanbic IBTC Bank | SBICNGLX |
Fidelity Bank | FIDTNGLA |
Ecobank Nigeria Limited | ECOCNGLAXXX |
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria | SCBLNGLAXXX |
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) | FCMBNGLAXXX |
Wema Bank PLC | WEMANGLAXXX |
Lotus Bank Limited | LOTUNGLAXXX |
Central Bank of Nigeria | CBNINGLANGA / CBNINGLAXXX / CBNINGLGXXX |
Polaris Bank Limited | PRDTNGLAXXX |
Unity Bank PLC | ICITNGLAXXX |
Union Bank of Nigeria PLC | UBNINGLAXXX |
ProvidusBank PLC | UMPLNGLAXXX |
Parallex Bank Limited | PARANGLAXXX |
Keystone Bank Limited | PLNINGLAXXX |
Globus Bank Limited | GLOUNGLAXXX |
What is a SWIFT Code?
A SWIFT code is an 8 or 11-character alphanumeric code that identifies a bank and its location internationally. The format is: 4-letter bank code + 2-letter country code (NG for Nigeria) + 2-letter location code + optional 3-character branch code (XXX means head office).
When Do You Need a Nigerian Bank SWIFT Code?
You need a SWIFT code when receiving an international wire transfer into your Nigerian bank account, sending money abroad from Nigeria, or when filling out foreign payment forms that require your bank's BIC/SWIFT.
