UNAFSLFR — UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (S/L) LTD
UNAFSLFR is the SWIFT/BIC code for UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (S/L) LTD in FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
UNAFSLFR is the SWIFT/BIC code for UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (S/L) LTD in FREETOWN, Sierra Leone. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (S/L) LTD |
| Country | Sierra Leone (SL) |
| Location Code | FR |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code UNAFSLFR belong to?
The SWIFT code UNAFSLFR identifies UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (S/L) LTD in FREETOWN, Sierra Leone. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code UNAFSLFR mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of UNAFSLFR are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (UNAF) represent the bank code for UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (S/L) LTD; characters 5-6 (SL) indicate the country code for Sierra Leone; characters 7-8 (FR) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code UNAFSLFR active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) UNAFSLFR is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'FR' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code UNAFSLFR instead of UNAFSLFR?
Yes. The 8-character code UNAFSLFR represents the primary headquarters of UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (S/L) LTD. The 11-character code UNAFSLFR targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to UNAFSLFR (or UNAFSLFRXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to UNAFSLFR?
The physical address registered for UNAFSLFR is: GEBARA HOUSE, 15 CHARLOTTE STREET, FREETOWN, Sierra Leone. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).