If you have an active data bundle on your MTN line and want to learn how to share or how to transfer data from MTN to Airtel, Glo, or 9mobile line, this post is for you.
MTN Gift Data is a service that lets you transfer your data from your MTN line to another person’s line. This means you can send megabytes of data to someone else, which is pretty cool, right?
You might already know about MTN’s “Share n Sell” service, which allows you to send airtime from your main balance to another person’s line. The “MTN Gift Data” service works similarly, but instead of airtime, you’re transferring data (megabytes).
The MTN Gift Data service offers three ways to transfer data: Transfer Data, Buy for a Friend, and Request from a Friend. However, this post will focus on how to Transfer Data from your MTN line to MTN, Airtel, Glo, or 9mobile, before discussing how to Buy for a Friend and Request from a Friend.
How to transfer data from mtn to airtel
To send data from MTN to Airtel or any other network like Glo or 9mobile is unfortunately not possible using the MTN Gift Data service. This service only allows transfers of data from MTN to MTN. This means the person you want to transfer data to must also be using an MTN line. If your friends or family are using MTN, or if you have another MTN line you want to transfer data to, you can follow these simple steps below.
How to send data from mtn to mtn
Make sure the person you want to transfer data to is using an MTN line. Data can only be transferred between MTN lines.
To transfer data from your MTN line to another MTN line using the MTN Gift service, follow these steps:
You must have an active data bundle on your MTN line with at least 50 MB of data available. Note that you can’t transfer bonus data, only data from your main data balance can be transferred.
- Dial *312# from your phone’s dialer to access the MTN Gift service. You’ll see a list of options displayed.
- Choose option 7 for Gift Data from the menu.
- Select option 1 to transfer data from your data balance.
- Enter the recipient’s MTN phone number correctly and press send or OK.
- Choose the amount of data you want to transfer from the options provided: 10 MB, 50 MB, or 100 MB.
- Confirm the transfer by following the prompts. You’ll be asked to confirm the transfer amount and recipient’s number. Click on proceed to confirm.
- After confirming the transfer, you’ll receive a message confirming the successful transfer of data to the recipient’s number.
Remember, you can only transfer data twice in a day. The maximum amount of data you can transfer at a time is 100 MB.
If you find the previous procedure a bit complex, here are simpler ways to transfer data from MTN to MTN:
Dial *312*Recipient’s Phone Number*Data Amount# from your phone. For example, to transfer 100 MB to a phone number 08100123456, dial *312*08100123456*100#.
Send a text message in this format — Transfer [Recipient’s Phone Number] [Data Amount] to 312. For instance, if you want to transfer 100 MB to 08100123456, create a message like this: Transfer 08100123456 100 and send it to 312.
Remember, this service is completely free of charge. You can transfer a maximum of 100 MB per transfer. You’re allowed to transfer data twice in a day, with the total amount not exceeding 100 MB.
Before you go, Do you know you can actually buy data (megabyte) for your family and friends using the Mtn Gift service? what do I mean?
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How to gift mtn data
If you’re running low on data or don’t have any to transfer, you can still help out a friend or family member by purchasing data using your own MTN line. The data you buy will be sent directly to the person you’re buying it for. This process is convenient and quick, so let’s jump right into it.
How to buy data for someone else on mtn
Similar to how you subscribe to your own daily, weekly, or monthly MTN bundle, you can do the same for your friends using your MTN line. They’ll get to enjoy the data and any bonuses associated with it, all on their own MTN line. Wondering how to do this? It’s quite simple!
- Dial *312# on your MTN line.
- Select option 7 for Gift Data.
- Choose option 2 to Buy for a Friend.
- You’ll be prompted to select a data plan to gift, including daily, weekly, or monthly options. Prices will be displayed next to each plan.
- Once you’ve made your selection, input the recipient’s phone number.
- Press send/ok to confirm the purchase.
That’s it! You’ll receive a message confirming the data gift to your friend.
This process ensures that you can easily share the gift of data with your loved ones on the MTN network, making communication and connectivity more accessible for everyone.
How to request data from a friend on mtn
If you find yourself in need of data but don’t have enough airtime to buy or subscribe, don’t worry! You can use the MTN Gift service to request data from your friends, and they can either buy or transfer data to you.
- Dial *312# on your MTN line.
- Select option 7 for Gift Data.
- Choose option 3 to Request from a Friend.
- Input the phone number of the person you want to receive data from.
- Press send/ok to submit your request.
You’ll receive a message confirming that your request for a data bundle has been delivered to the specified phone number.
The person you requested data from will be notified of your request. They can either accept or reject your request. If they accept, they can proceed to either transfer or buy data for you using the same procedure outlined above.
By following these steps, you can easily request data from your friends on the MTN network, ensuring that you stay connected even when you’re running low on data.
Conclusion
The information provided in this post allows us to know that transferring data from MTN to Airtel is not possible. Attempting to do so will not work, so it’s best not to bother with it. Instead, you have the option to transfer data to another MTN line using the steps outlined above. If you found this post helpful, don’t forget to share it with your friends using the share button so they can also learn how to make use of data gifting on the MTN network.
Remember, you can only transfer data to other MTN lines using the MTN Gift Data service. If you want to provide data to someone on a different network like Airtel, Glo, or 9mobile, you’ll need to check alternative options, such as purchasing data directly for them.
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