Transferring airtime or sharing data Airtel with your friends and Loved ones shouldn’t be difficult, In fact I have prepared a comprehensive guide to enable you share or transfer data or airtime on Airtel.
How to transfer airtime on Airtel?
How to transfer airtime on Airtel using Airtel Me2U. Airtel Me2U is a service that allows Airtel subscribers to transfer your airtime to one another, families and friends, especially your Loved ones.
Airtel Me2U is free which is interesting plus extra 4% bonus when you buy airtime of ₦20,000 or above through the self-care app and share with customers using Me2U.
If you are transferring for the first time, this guide will be of great help to you, read the steps below.
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#1) Dial *432# and send.
#2) Type 1. Airtel to Airtel_to send airtime to another line.
#3) Enter the Airtel number you want to transfer airtime to.
#4) Enter amount you want to transfer.
#5) Enter your transfer pin(your default transfer pin is 1234 and you are done.
How do Airtel Me2U works?
Airtel Me2U is simple to use, all you have to do is follow the steps below.
Airtel transfer code
Airtel transfer airtime code is *432*AIRTELNUMBER*AMOUNT# (e.g. *432* 08088752067*1000#).
Important facts to note about Airtel Me2U
- It’s simple and easy to use
- It’s 100% free
- There is no limitation to the number of transaction you can carry out.
- There is no limitation on the amount that can be transferred
- There is no subscription or set-up requirements
This service is applicable for Airtel to Airtel subscribers.
Who is eligible for these service?
All Airtel prepaid customer are eligible for these service.
Will I be charged a service fee for these service?
The service is completely free, no you won’t be charged for transferring airtime from one Airtel subscribers to another.
What Tariff plan is allowed for this service?
All Airtel prepaid tariff plans are allowed for the Me2U service.
Is there a number of times I can transfer in a day, week or month?
There is no limitation to the number of times you can transfer in a day, a week or in a month.
What is the maximum amount I can transfer in a day, a week or a month?
There is no limitation to the amount you can transfer in a day, a week or in a month.
How to change/reset Airtel transfer pin?
To change your Airtel transfer pin is easier than you expected, all you have to do is text ‘pin’+ old pin + new pin and send to“432.” for instance text 0000(Old pin) 5555(New pin) and send it to 432.
A successful recovery message will be sent to you, you now have a new transfer pin.
How to transfer airtime from Airtel to MTN, GLO and 9mobile?
To transfer airtime from Airtel to other network, follow the steps below.
- Dial *432# and send.
- Type 2. Airtel to other Networks
- Enter the Airtel number you want to transfer airtime to.
- Enter amount you want to transfer
- Enter your transfer pin(your default transfer pin is 1234 and you are done.
How to transfer data on Airtel?
Airtel is one network that put smiles on the face of it’s subscribers by giving them the power to share data plans with families and friends on phone, tablet and laptops. The receiver can be another customer for example, your friend, family or just your other device with an Airtel line.
There two ways you can transfer data on Airtel:
#1) Airtel Data Me2U
Airtel Data Me2U also known as Data share allows you to share or transfer data from the data allowance of an already purchased data bundle to another customer. For example, if you purchase 3GB monthly, you can transfer or share 500GB to another customer.
To gift data, simply dial *141# and select the option for Gifting or Me2U.
How can I access Data Me2U?
By dialing *141#. From the drop-down menu, you select the option for Gifting or Me2U.
What data bundle plans are available for Data Me2U?
The regular data bundle plans – Weekly/Daily Bundles, Monthly Bundles and Mega Packs.
What is the validity of the shared data bundle?
The shared data will have the same validity as the original data. For example, If you have a bundle with validity end date of 1st August 2022, and you share some of that data; the recipient’s data will also expire on 1st August 2022.
Is the shared data auto-renewed?
No a shared data cannot be auto renewed.
How much data can be shared at a time?
You can share a maximum of 200MB data to one person.
How many people can I share data with?
You can share data with a maximum of 2 recipients daily. This means that you can share a maximum of 200MB each with 2 recipients daily.
Is this service available to both Post-Paid and prepaid customers?
Yes, Data Sharing is for both Prepaid and Postpaid customers.
#2) Data gifting
Data gifting allows you to buy a data bundle plan for another customer by paying with your own airtime. For example, if your friend/family runs out of data, you can just buy another data plan for the person.
To gift data, simply dial *141# and select the option for Gifting or Me2U.
How can I access Data Gifting?
By dialing *141#. From the drop-down menu, you select the option for Gifting or Me2U.
What data bundle plans are available for Data Gifting?
The regular data bundle plans – Weekly/Daily Bundles, Monthly Bundles and Mega Packs.
How frequently can I gift data?
You can gift data to as many people, as many times as you wish. There are no restrictions.
Is the gifted data auto-renewed?
No.You are not auto-renewed on a gifted bundle.
Will a customer on the receiving end pay for the shared or gifted data?
No. The recipients of Data Sharing/Gifting do not need to pay for the data or bundle received. The sender has already paid for it.
How to transfer data from Airtel to MTN?
You can’t transfer your Airtel Data to MTN rather you can buy from your bank account, for now, it is not possible to transfer Airtel Data to MTN, GLO and 9mobile but might be possible in future. Technology is advancing real quick.
How to transfer data from Airtel to Airtel?
To share data (MB) on Airtel
- Dial *141#
- Select 7 for Data Gifting & Sharing
- Select 4 for Data Me2U
- Select 2 to Send Me2U from existing data
- Enter the Recipient’s Phone Number
- Data Allowanace (Max. 200MB)
- Enter PIN to confrim data transfer.
How to recharge your Airtel line from your bank account?
Do you know that you can actually recharge your Airtel line from your bank account? *444# is Airtel’s USSD short code which enables customers to recharge their Airtel lines from their bank accounts in Nigeria if the Airtel line is linked to their bank account.All you need to do is remember one code *444# even when you have multiple accounts to buy Airtime or Data.
What can you do with it
- Recharge for self·
- Recharge for Friends and Family· Buy data bundles for self·
- Buy data bundle for friends and family
How it works?
- Easy, just dial *444# OR *444*AMOUNT#.
- Select the service/product option you want.
- Select payment option either through your Bank or use a Debit card
How much does this service cost?
*444# is absolutely free to use. No service charges and no hidden costs Cashless, just dial the short code and top-up directly from your Bank.
How can I access this service?
The service is available 24/7365.
What is the minimum value I can recharge?
The minimum recharge you can make is ₦50.
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