If you’re an MTN customer seeking how to share data on MTN or how to transfer data on MTN, you’d probably been looking for an answer to those questions because you want to use from someone else data or someone wants to use from your data.
Either way, you’ve landed on the right page where you’ll find out everything about the MTN data sharing service including how to transfer and share data on MTN in four different and super easy ways.
That is not all, as you’ll also see some important information to take note of before and while transferring MTN data. Also, I’ll show you how to check you’re shared data balance in 3 ways after sharing.
Are you ready to explore all that? Let’s get started then!
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About MTN Data Share
MTN Data Share is referred to as the MTN data gifting service. This service lets users transfer and shares a portion of their active data bundle with friends, family, and all loved ones.
This service works in two ways, you can either transfer or share a portion of data from your data balance with another MTN line, or buy data from your line to another MTN line.
The MTN gifting service also allows a user to request data from another user by sending a data request service. Unlike the Glo data share service, MTN only allows you to transfer data from one MTN line to another.
That means two or more SIM cards can’t use one data simultaneously or at the same time from one data balance.
The cool thing about MTN data sharing is that it is available to all MTN customers whether old or new, and all sim types whether 2G, 3G, or 4G. More so, tariff plan is not a barrier as you can share MTN data from any tariff plans on the MTN network.
With that being said, there are 5 methods you can use to transfer and share data on MTN. Let’s see them all.
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4 Ways to Transfer Data on MTN
The following are all the methods you can use to transfer data on MTN.
- Using the MTN data transfer code (USSD)
- Sharing data via SMS
- Using the MTN app Data share feature
- Requesting data transfer from a friend
Those are all the four methods use can use to carry out MTN data transfer operations. Now, let’s see how to share data on MTN using each of the methods respectively.
Related: How to Share Data on Glo
MTN Data Transfer Code
The MTN data transfer code method is the easiest and most popular way to transfer from your data balance to another MTN line. This method can be done on anyone and it is not time-wasting as all can be done with just a few clicks.
The following is how to share data on MTN using USSD code.
- Open the dialer app on your phone and dial *312#
- Select the “Gift Data” option
- Select the “Transfer from Data Balance” option
- Now, enter the MTN number you want to transfer data to
- Select the data amount you want to transfer
- Finally, select option “1” to confirm the transfer
That’s all, the data amount selected will be sent to the number you want to share your data with. Shortly after, the recipient number will be credited and also receive a notification message they have received the data.
If the above method is stressful, you can use the below method on how to transfer data on MTN to share your data with other MTN lines.
Short code to share data on MTN
You can share your MTN data by simply dialling *312*Recipient’s Number*Data Amount# and confirming the transfer. For example, if you want to transfer 200MB to 08030000000, just dial *312*08030000000*200#, then confirm the transfer.
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How to Share MTN Data Via SMS
Below is a step-by-step guide on how to transfer data from MTN to MTN using the SMS method.
- Open the messaging app on your phone and create a new message.
- Type “Transfer <Recipient’s Number> <Data Amount>“, then send to 312.
- For example, if you want to transfer 200MB to 08030000000, just type in:
Transfer 08030000000 200
- Then send the message to 312
Once done, your data balance will be charged, and the recipient will receive a notification message confirming that they have just been credited with the data amount you transferred.
That’s simply how to transfer MB from MTN to MTN line using a text message. Now, let’s see how to use the MTN app to share data on MTN.
How to Share Data on MTN via MyMTN App
The following is an easy step-by-step guide on how to transfer data on MTN using the myMTN app. Just follow the steps gently.
- Open the myMTN app on your smartphone (download and register if you’re new).
- Once logged in, click on “Share“
- Tap on “Data“
- Tap on “New Number“
- Select or input the amount of data you want to transfer and continue
- Now, click on the “Confirm” button to authorize the data transfer.
That’s all, the data transfer will be deducted from your data balance and credited into the recipient’s data balance.
And that is how to transfer data on MTN for the first time using the MTN mobile app. Next up, let’s see how to share data on MTN using the MTN data request service.
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How to Share MTN Data via Data Request
The data request feature is another awesome means you can use to transfer data from MTN to MTN with just a few clicks.
As the name implies, this method involves using an MTN line to request a portion of data from another MTN line with a sufficient data balance.
This can be done by simply following the steps below.
- Open the dialer app on your phone and dial *312#
- Select the “Gift Data” option
- Select the “Request from a Friend” option
- Enter the MTN number you wish to request data from.
- Then, a pop-up notification confirming the delivery of your data request will show up on your screen, after which a data request text message will be sent to the number you entered.
- If the line is with you, just accept and enter the data amount you wish to transfer.
That’s all. The data amount will be transferred to the line that requested it. Now, let’s see the last method on how to share MTN data with another MTN line.
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How to Buy MTN Data for Friend as Sharing
If you don’t have an active data bundle but have sufficient airtime, you can use your airtime to buy data directly for another line on the MTN network.
Here’s how to do it:
- Open the dialer app on your phone and dial *312#
- Select the “Gift data” option
- Select the “Buy for a Friend” option
- Choose the data plan you wish to send to a friend
- Enter the recipient’s number
- Then, confirm the data purchase to the line.
That’s it! The data purchased will be sent directly to the MTN phone number you entered, and the worth of the data will be deducted from your airtime balance.
Those are all the ways, tricks, and methods on how to share data on MTN, and how to gift data on MTN. Now, let’s proceed to some important things about the MTN data gifting.
How to Check MTN Data Share Balance
After sharing data on MTN, you would want to check if the data amount deducted from the sender’s line is truly credited to the receiver’s line. Below is the code to check the MTN data share balance.
- Dial *312*4# to check your MTN data share balance.
Once dialled, the data balance you have left will pop up on your screen, after which you’ll receive a text message containing information about all your data bundles including the one transferred to you.
Alternatively, you can check the balance of the data transferred to you on your MTN line via SMS by simply texting 2 to 312, and you’ll get a reply containing all your MTN data balance.
More so, you can use the MTN mobile app (MYMTN App) to check your shared data balance on MTN.
More Things to Know About MTN Data Share
After knowing how to transfer data from MTN to MTN, I’m sure you’ll want to know some MTN data gifting important information. If so, continue reading them below.
- Transferring and sharing data is totally free on MTN. That means there are no applicable charges whatsoever for the MTN gifting service.
- You can only transfer data from MTN to MTN. That means you cannot transfer data from MTN to Glo, Airtel or 9mobile.
- You cannot transfer bonuses or other special data bundles, as you can only share your active regular data plan.
- 1GB is the daily limit for the MTN data gifting service. That means you cannot transfer more than 1GB (1024MB) worth of browsing data per day.
- A minimum of 50MB is the data amount you can share per transfer.
- The maximum data amount you can share per transaction is 500MB.
- The maximum number of times you can transfer is twice daily.
- You will be able to send a request for data at most 5 times a day, but you shall be able to receive data requests multiple times.
- There is no limit to the amount of time you can buy data for friends using the MTN data sharing service.
MTN Data Share – FAQs
Can I transfer MTN data to another number?
You can transfer MTN data to another MTN line. However, you cannot transfer MTN data to other networks’ lines such as Glo, Airtel and 9mobile.
What is the code to share data on MTN?
The code to share data on MTN is *312*7#. After dialling it, follow the prompts to proceed and transfer the data amount you wish to another MTN line.
What is the pin to share data on MTN?
Unlike the MTN airtime sharing service, the MTN data gifting service doesn’t require an authorization pin to complete transfers.
How do I share data from MTN to MTN line?
You can share data from MTN to MTN by simply dialling *312*Recipient’s phone number*Data amount#, then reply with “1” to confirm the data transfer.
Can I share more than 1GB data on MTN?
Yes, you can share not more than 1GB data on MTN. All you just need to do is migrate to the MTN BizPlus mobile plan.
How can I transfer MTN 2GB data?
You can transfer MTN 2GB data by simply migrating to the MTN BizPlus mobile plan, then dial *461*Recipient’s number*2000*PIN#.
How do I transfer MB from MTN to MTN?
You can transfer MB from MTN to MTN by dialing *312*7# and following the prompts, or text “Transfer<Space>Recipient’s Phone Number<Space>Data Amount, to 312 via SMS.
How can I share my MTN data online?
You can share your MTN data online using the MTN mobile app. To do this, just download and sign up/login to your profile, then click the Share button in the menu and follow the prompts.
How long does shared data last on MTN?
Shared MTN data last for the duration of the data plan subscribed to by the sender. Therefore, once the data bundle sent expires on the sender’s end, the receiver’s data expires as well.
Conclusion:
Just like the MTN network, “Sharing is Caring”. The MTN data gifting service has made it super easy for every MTN customer to show some love to others by allowing data transfer.
So, if you want to show some love with your data or someone wants to show you love with their data, I believe this post will make you connect as I have shown you exactly how to share data on MTN in four ways.
More so, I believe I have shed a little light on how to transfer data on MTN, how to transfer MB from MTN to MTN, the MTN data transfer code, and how to share MTN data. So, if you still have questions concerning this topic, feel free to drop them down in the comment box below.
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