How to transfer airtime and data on MTN.
Do you want to know how to transfer airtime and share Data on your mobile phone? Then this article is for you, I will show you how to share and transfer your airtime and Data with you families and friends, Keep on reading…
How to transfer airtime and data on MTN
MTN offers it’s subscribers the opportunity to transfer airtime, and share Data with MTN share. You can transfer a minimum of ₦50 and maximum of ₦5000 daily, this service doesn’t allow you to share Kobo or bonus.
All that is required to transfer airtime on MTN is below:
How to transfer airtime on MTN
How to transfer airtime on MTN using MTN share.
MTN Share (formerly Share ‘N’ Sell) is a service that allows you to transfer airtime(credit) from your MTN account to other MTN customers’ accounts. MTN Share can be used by all new and existing prepaid and postpaid customers on the MTN network. You can now transfer airtime Free of Charge.
Here are the rules and requirements
Please note that:
- You can only transfer in Naira amounts and in kobo, i.e. you can transfer NGN71.00 but not NGN71.99.
- You can transfer between NGN50.00 – NGN5,000.00 in a single transaction.You can transfer up to NGN100,000.00 from your phone to either a single or multiple MTN accounts every day.
- There is no limit to the maximum number of transactions per day.
- If your MTN prepaid account does not have enough airtime to cover the amount you have requested to transfer, the transaction will not be completed and you will receive an error message.
- If you are a postpaid customer, you will only be able to transfer airtime when your account is in positive. You will not be able to transfer airtime when your account is negative (-). For example, if your account balance is N-300.00. You will not be able to use MTN Share. On the other hand, if your account balance is N1,000.00 you will be able to transfer airtime up to the available N1,000.00 in your account.
How to change your MTN transfer PIN code
Before you can transfer airtime, you must change the default PIN which is 0000.
There are hundreds of reasons why you should change your MTN transfer PIN code, one of which is for security of your account.
Here are the steps to Change your MTN PIN code:
Send an SMS with your Default PIN New PIN New PIN to 777. For example, send an SMS with ‘0000 1234 1234’ to 777.
You can also change your PIN by dialing *777*Default PIN*New PIN* New PIN# on your phone and then click on send/press ok. For example, dial *777*0000*1234*1234# and then send/OK.
Immediately you change your PIN using any of the options above, you will receive an SMS informing you that your PIN was changed successfully.
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How to transfer airtime using SMS
To transfer airtime on MTN using SMS:
Send an SMS with Transfer, Recipient’s Number, Amount and PIN to 777. For example, you can send an SMS with ‘Transfer 08088752067 1500 1234’ to 777.
Upon sending this message, you will receive an SMS asking you to confirm that you want to make the transfer by sending an SMS with ‘YES’ to 777.
How to transfer airtime on MTN using my MTN app
Kindly download the MTN mobile app and follow the process before to get it done.
Go to Sender’s phone number >> OTP >> Recharge >> MTN Share >> Amount >> PIN >> Receiver’s MTN Number >> Proceed.
How to transfer airtime on MTN online portal
Kindly visit mymtn.com.ng, go to Sender’s phone number >> OTP >> Recharge >> MTN Share >> Amount >> PIN > Receiver’s MTN Number >> Proceed.
How to transfer airtime using USSD
Dial *777*Recipient’s Number*Amount*PIN# on your phone and then click on send/press OK. For example, dial*777*08088752067*100*1234# and then send/OK. When the transfer has been completed, you will receive a message informing you that the transfer was successful.
How to get MTN transfer pin?
By default, your MTN pin is 0000 but can still change it to your preferred pin.
Send an SMS with your Default PIN New PIN New PIN to 777. For example, send an SMS with ‘0000 1234 1234’ to 777.
OR
You can also change your PIN by dialing *777 *Default PIN*New PIN *New PIN# on your phone and then click on send/press ok. For example, dial 777*0000*1234*1234# and then send/OK.
Immediately you change your PIN using any of the options above, you will receive an SMS informing you that your PIN was changed successfully.
How to transfer airtime on MTN to MTN
There are many ways you can transfer airtime from one MTN to another, the steps are below:
How to transfer airtime using USSD
Dial *777*Recipient’s Number*Amount*PIN# on your phone and then click on send/press OK. For example, dial*777*08088752067*1500*1234# and then send/OK.
When the transfer has been completed, you will receive a message informing you that the transfer was successful.
How to transfer airtime using SMS
Send an SMS with Transfer, Recipient’s Number, Amount and PIN to 777. For example, you can send an SMS with ‘Transfer 08088752067 1500 1234’ to 777.
Upon sending this message, you will receive an SMS asking you to confirm that you want to make the transfer by sending an SMS with ‘YES’ to 777.
How do I transfer airtime from MTN to MTN for the first time?
How to transfer airtime on MTN for first time, whether it’s your first time or not, the steps are simple, see below:
Send an SMS with Transfer, Recipient’s Number, Amount and PIN to 777. For example, you can send an SMS with ‘Transfer 08031234567 1500 1234’ to 777.
When sending this message, you will receive an SMS asking you to confirm that you want to make the transfer by sending an SMS with ‘YES’ to 777.
OR
Dial *777*Recipient’s Number*Amount*PIN# on your phone and then click on send/press OK. For example, dial*777*08088752067*1500*1234# and then send/OK.
When the transfer has been completed, you will receive a message informing you that the transfer was successful.
How to transfer airtime on mtn to airtel
You can’t transfer airtime from your MTN SIM to Airtel, GLO or 9mobile or any other network, the easiest means to do that is to buy airtime directly from your bank account for your family and friends, it’s easier than searching for a vendor.
What is the default PIN for MTN transfer?
By default, MTN transfer PIN is 0000 but it’s advisable to change your default transfer PIN to avoid unauthorized transaction.
How to create MTN transfer PIN
How can create your MTN share PIN either through SMS or USSD code, use any method preferable to you.
SMS method
From your text messaging app on your phone, type ‘0000 Unique PIN Unique PIN’ and send it to 777 where 0000 is your default PIN. For Example: ‘0000 1234 1234’ and send it to 777.The 1234 then becomes your MTN Share PIN.
USSD method
To create your MTN Share Pin for airtime or data transfer, Simply dial *600*default PIN*unique PIN*Unique PIN#, that is, *600*0000*1234*1234#. The 1234 becomes your MTN Share PIN.
how to transfer airtime on mtn to other network
You can’t transfer airtime from your MTN SIM to Airtel, GLO or 9mobile or any other network, the easiest means to do that is to buy airtime directly from your bank account for your family and friends, it’s easier than searching for a vendor.
how to transfer airtime on mtn app
Make you download the MTN app, click on recharge>>MTN Share>>recipient number>>your transfer PIN>>amount>>proceed.
MTN Data plan
The same way you can transfer airtime on MTN is also the same way you can share Data with MTN
MTN Data Gifting service allows you to transfer data from your active data balance to your friends, buy data for friends, and request data from your friends. In essence, you can use the service to send and buy data bundles for your other smartphones, modems and tablets. Everyone on the MTN network can access the Data Gifting service.
You don’t need a PIN, all that is required is the beneficiaries phone number and choose a Data plan.
The amount of data you can transfer at time are 50MB, 100MB, 200MB, and 500MB. However, you must ensure you have at least 50MB in your data balance after every transfer for your transfer to be successful.
You can only transfer twice daily and up to 1GB at a time.
How to Gift MTN Data
You can access the service by dialling *131*7# on your phone, visiting myMTN NG App, sending SMS keywords, or dialling direct shortcodes for the options.
How to transfer data on MTN
You can now transfer your Data from your existing data balance to your friends and family. Simply dial *131*Phone number*Data amount# or, text Transfer<space>Phone number<space>Data amount and to 131. The maximum amount you can transfer in a day is 1GB.
How to buy data for a friend
You can buy a specific bundle for that special friend of yours and you will be charged from your airtime. To do that, all you have to do is simply dial *131*Bundle Activation Code*Beneficiary’s Phone number#
How do I check the balance of my gifted bundle?
You can check your Data balance using any method below:
- SMS: Texting 2 to 131
- USSD: dialing *131*4#
- myMTN App
How to check MTN data balance in Nigeria
MTN data balance code for checking data balance is *559# or send 403 to 131.
How to check MTN share Data balance, dial *461*7#
MTN data code
USSD: Dialling *131*1# or *904# and selecting your preferred data plan.
SMS: Sending the bundle plan keyword to 131
How to load MTN data
To subscribe for any MTN data plan, dial *131# to select from the different options offered by the network provider. But If you want to recharge and load data directly from your bank, simply dial *904#.
MTN data plan 200 for 1gb
MTN data plan 309 for 1GB is a night bundle which means that you can only use it between 9pm to 6am daily.
Not all MTN subscribers are eligible for ₦200 1GB but for you to be eligible, you have to frequently recharge your SIM.
How to share MTN data
You can now transfer from your existing data balance to your friends and family. Simply dial *131*Phone number*Data amount# or, text Transfer<space>Phone number<space>Data amount and to 131. The maximum amount you can transfer in a day is 1GB.
MTN data transfer code
Simply dial *131*Phone number*Data amount# or, text Transfer<space>Phone number<space>Data amount and to 131.
How to buy MTN data
Dialling *131*1# or *904# and selecting your preferred data plan or Sending the bundle plan keyword to 131.
How to transfer MTN data
You can now transfer from your existing data balance to your friends and family. Simply dial *131*Phone number*Data amount# or, text Transfer<space>Phone number<space>Data amount and to 131. The maximum amount you can transfer in a day is 1GB.
How to share MTN data with another number
You can now transfer from your existing data balance to your friends and family. Simply dial *131*Phone number*Data amount# or, text Transfer<space>Phone number<space>Data amount and to 131. The maximum amount you can transfer in a day is 1GB.
How to transfer data on MTN to Airtel
You can’t transfer data from your MTN SIM to Airtel, GLO or 9mobile or any other network, the easiest means to do that is to buy data directly from your bank account for your family and friends.
How to transfer data on MTN app
Make sure you download the MTN app and open it, click on bundles>>share data>>enter amount of data>>recipients number>>proceed.
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