How to Transfer Data From MTN to MTN Easily?

We’ve all been there: you’re in the middle of a fun chat or an important conversation, and suddenly, your friend or family member goes offline because they’ve run out of data. Frustrating, right? Luckily, MTN’s data transfer feature comes to the rescue. You can share a portion of your data bundle with another MTN user in just a few taps. It’s fast, hassle-free, and ensures your chats, video calls, or work discussions never get cut short. If you would like to know how to transfer data from MTN to MTN, keep reading this blog.

Important Things to Know Before Sharing Your Data on MTN

Data Share & Data Gifting Are Different

MTN lets you either transfer data from your existing balance (Data Share) or purchase a brand-new bundle for someone else (Data Gifting). Both methods work well, but the steps are different — and we’ll cover them in this blog.

Minimum Data Balance Requirement

To successfully transfer data, you must have at least 100MB in your balance after the transfer is completed. This ensures the process goes through without errors.

Eligible Recipients

You can only send data to other active MTN Nigeria numbers. Transfers to other networks or inactive numbers will fail.

Daily Transfer Limits

MTN allows you to send data multiple times a day, but there is a daily cap on the total volume you can share ( 5GB).

Bundle Validity

The data you transfer keeps the same validity period as your original bundle. For example, if your bundle expires in 5 days, the shared data will also expire in 5 days.

Two Ways to Transfer Data on MTN

1) Share Data on MTN Using a USSD Code

If you wish to transfer data from your existing balance, the quickest method is to use a USSD code. The code to share data on MTN is 312. Here is how to do it:

• Dial *312*Phone number*Data amount#.
• Your friend will receive a message after receiving the data.
• ***You can also send an SMS. Text Transfer<space>Phone number<space>Data amount to 312. This is also an easy and fast way to transfer data from MTN to MTN.

2) Transfer Data on MTN Using myMTN App

If you prefer a more visual and user-friendly way to share data, the MyMTN App is your best option. Here’s how to do it:

• Download & Install the MyMTN app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store (if you don’t have it yet).
• Log in with your MTN phone number.
• From the home screen, tap “Share” . You will see the options for Data or Airtime. Choose Data Share.
• Enter the recipient’s MTN number and the amount of data you wish to send.
• Confirm the transfer.

How to Gift Data on MTN?

As mentioned earlier, data sharing and data gifting on MTN are not the same. While sharing means sending a portion of your existing bundle, gifting allows you to purchase a fresh data bundle directly for someone else.

Here’s how to gift data to another MTN user:

• Dial *321# on your MTN line.
• Select Option 2 which is “Gift Data”.
• From the menu, choose Option 1 which is “Transfer from Data Balance”.
• Enter the recipient’s MTN number and double-check it for accuracy.
• Select the amount of data you want to gift.
• Confirm and send.
• Your recipient will instantly receive the new data bundle along with a notification message from MTN.

If you are buying a data bundle for your loved one, another way to do it is by using Tbay, the best gift card trading app. On Tbay, you can not only sell gift cards easily but also use the money you get to buy airtime or data not just for yourself but for anyone in Nigeria. if the method above seems too long to you and you are using Tbay app, just explore the Pay Bills feature on the app to gift data on MTN.

FAQs

1. Will I need a PIN to transfer data from MTN to MTN?

No, MTN does not require a PIN for data transfers.

2. What is the maximum amount of data I can transfer at once?

MTN allows you to send up to 1GB per transfer, depending on your available balance.

3. How can I request someone to send me data on MTN?

It’s easy:

• Dial *321# on your MTN line.
• Select Option 2 which is “Gift Data”.
• Choose Option 2  which is “Request from Data Balance”.=
• Enter your friend’s MTN number.
• Pick the amount of data you want.
• Confirm the request.

4. How many times can I transfer data in a day or month?

You can transfer data as many times as you want in a day, but the total amount you send can’t exceed 5GB per day. In a month, you can make up to 10 transfers in total.

Conclusion:

There you go! Next time someone you know runs out of data , you know how to transfer data on MTN. You can also read about transferring data on Airtel or data transfer on GLO.

If instead of transfer, buying data or airtime is on your mind, don't forget Tbay for all in one convenience app.

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