UBA SORT CODES in Nigeria (2026)
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UBA SORT CODES in Nigeria (2026)
UBA has branches in cities and towns across Nigeria, and each one has its own sort code. Here is how UBA’s codes work in Nigeria and where each one belongs.
The short version
Bank code 033 identifies UBA. A branch sort code is 9 digits, starts with 033 and points to one branch. Find yours on your cheque book, statement or at the branch.
UBA codes at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bank code | 033 |
| Branch sort code | 9 digits starting with 033 |
| Account number | 10 digits |
| SWIFT/BIC | UNAFNGLA, for international payments |
| USSD code | *919#, which opens a phone menu. Not a bank code |
How a branch sort code is built
| Part | Digits | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Bank code | First 3 | UBA |
| Branch part | Next 6 | One UBA branch |
Because the branch part is different for every branch, there is no single sort code that fits every UBA customer. Two customers with accounts at different branches may have different sort codes but the same bank code.
Where Nigerians use them
Transfers
Pick UBA from the bank list. The bank code is filled in.
Direct debits
A form may ask for the branch sort code.
Payroll
A file may need a bank code or a branch code. Copy it from the platform’s own list.
Foreign payments
Senders use a SWIFT code, UNAFNGLA, plus your account number.
Find your branch sort code in 4 steps
Check your cheque book
The code is usually printed on the cheque.
Look at your statement
It may be printed in the account details.
Ask your branch
They can confirm it by phone or in person.
Confirm before you share
Make sure it is for your branch, not another one.
In Nigeria, give the bank name and account number for transfers, and the branch sort code only where a form asks.
