How to Share Data on MTN Network
I know most of you have been thinking about How to Share Data on MTN Network. Well, today is your lucky day because I will be detailing all the methods to share Your MTN Mb data with Your family and friends.
However, in my last article, I discussed MTN Double Data Migration Code and How To Browse With Airtime on MTN Network
So, MTN’s Gift Data service allows their customers to transfer data from active data balance to their friends, buy data for friends, and request data from their friends.
In essence, you can use the service to send and buy data bundles for your other smartphones, modems, and tablets.
All customers on the MTN network can access the Data Gifting service.
These are the easiest methods of transferring MTN data to another MTN line stressless. Another reason why the MTN data share of gifting is amazing is that it’s 100% free.
To start gifting MTN data to your friends, family members, or anyone, note that there are three ways to achieve this.
- Using myMTN App.
- SMS Method.
- Using USSD/Shortcode.
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How to Transfer Data on MTN using USSD/Shortcode
For You to transfer or share from your existing Data Balance with your friends and family, kindly, dial *131*reciepient phone number* Data amount#.
For instance, let’s say you want to transfer 500MB to 080312233456, to ensure your data transfer is successful, dial *131*080312233456*500#.
Please make sure you check the number carefully before dialing the above code because it’s automatic and you won’t be asked to confirm it.
How to Transfer Data on MTN Using SMS Method.
If you are SMS method. simply, do this, send an SMS containing the following command: Transfer<space>Phone number<space>Data amount and to 131.
For instance: let’s say you want to transfer 500MB to 080312233456, the right way to do this via SMS is this. Transfer 080312233456 500 and send it to 131.
How to Buy Data for a Friend.
You can also easily buy data for a friend. You can buy a specific bundle for a friend and the amount will be charged from your airtime. Simply dial *131*Bundle Activation Code*Beneficiary’s Phone number# and send it.
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MTN Data Transfer Frequently Asked Questions.
How do I transfer the MTN Data bonus?
It’s impossible to transfer a data bonus on MTN data share. You can only transfer data to another MTN user from your main Data balance.
What is the code for sharing data on MTN?
The code for sharing data on MTN is *131*7#.
Will I require a PIN to use MTN’s Gift Data service?
No. Unlike the MTN airtime transfer, there’s no PIN required to transfer or gift data. You only need to enter your beneficiary’s phone number and choose a data plan to use the service.
How many times can I transfer data in a day?
The maximum number of times you can transfer is twice daily.
What’s the maximum amount of data I can transfer at a time?
The amount of data you can transfer at a time is 10MB, 50MB, 100MB, and 500 MB. However, it’s mandatory that you have at least 50MB in your data balance after every transfer before your transfer will be successful.
How many times can I send a request for data?
To curb spam or disturbance, you can only send a maximum of 5 data requests per day. However, you can receive data requests from different numbers without limit.
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Will MTN charge me an additional cost for using MTN’s Gift Data service?
No! As I earlier disclosed, this service is 100% free. However, if you’re buying data for a friend, you will only be charged the price of the data plan you’re buying.
How do I check the balance of my gifted bundle?
There are three options for checking your gifted data bundle on the MTN network.
Via SMS: Texting 2 to 131
USSD shortcode: dialing *131*4#
Using the myMTN App.
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