Share Data on MTN – If you are looking for the most simple method to share data on MTN, you have come to the right page. Also, if you encounter challenges when attempting to share data with your friends and loved ones, rest assured that you are not alone.
As an MTN user, you know how data can be expensive and easy to exhaust. That’s why our friends and loved ones keep asking us, “Please share me data.” And the last thing you would want is difficulties while going about the process of sharing your data.
But not to worry; this guide will show you the most simple method of sharing data on MTN. In addition, you will learn more about the MTN Data Gifting service. Read on!
One beautiful thing about the MTN network is that it allows subscribers to share their data with other MTN users through the MTN Data gifting service.
How to Share Data on MTN
To share your data from your existing MTN data balance with your family & friends, follow the step-by-step guide below:
Dial *312*MTN Phone number*Data amount#
OR
Text Transfer<space>MTN Phone number<space>Data amount to 312. [Please do NOT include MB or GB in the data amount, for example: Transfer<space>08142785070<space>500 to 312].
Please if you are short on data balance, buy a data bundle first before performing the above procedure.
Note: The maximum amount you can share or transfer in a day is 5GB.
However, if you wish to buy data for a friend or loved one instead of sending it from your own existing data, simply dial *312*Bundle Activation Code*Beneficiary’s MTN Phone number# OR dial *312*8*2#, then follow the on-screen prompts. This process will buy a specific bundle you chose for that friend, and you will be charged from your airtime balance.
What is the MTN Data Gifting all about?
The MTN Data gifting or sharing service is an MTN service that allows MTN subscribers to transfer data, buy data for friends and family, and request data from their friends and loved ones. In fact, with the MTN Data Gifting service, you can send and buy data bundles for other smartphones, modems, tablets, etc.
How to Use the MTN Data Gifting Service
You can access the service by dialing *321*2# OR *312*8# on your phone, then following the on-screen prompts or dialing direct shortcodes for the respective options:
Transfer Data from Data Balance
You can easily transfer data from your existing data balance to your friends and loved ones (family). Just dial *312*Phone number*Data amount# OR text Transfer<space>MTN Phone number<space>Data amount to 312.
It is important to note that the maximum amount you can transfer in a day is 5GB.
Buy Data for a Friend or Loved One
You can buy a specific data bundle for your friend or loved one, and the cost will be deducted from your airtime balance. Just dial *312*Bundle Activation Code*Beneficiary’s MTN Phone number# OR dial *312*8*2#, then follow the on-screen prompts.
Request Data from a Friend or Loved One
If you need data urgently, you can request data from a friend or loved one. Let’s show you how:
- On your mobile phone, dial this USSD code: *312*8*3#
- Next, when prompted, input the MTN phone number of your friend or loved one (He/She must be an MTN user). Then, follow the on-screen instructions.
- If your request is sent successfully, your friend or loved one will be notified via SMS that you are requesting data.
- Now, it’s up to your friend or loved one to accept and send you data or ignore it. If He/She sends the data, you will receive a confirmation SMS.
View Pending Request
If you want to view all your pending requests on this service, just dial *312*8*4#
Automate Data Transfer
If you want to automate your data transfer on this service, simply dial *312*8#, then select option 5 OR dial *321*2# then select option 5.
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MTN Data Gifting FAQs
Will I require a PIN to use the MTN Data Gifting Service?
No. You only need to enter your beneficiary’s phone number and choose a data plan to use the service.
What Amount of Data Can I Transfer at a Time?
The amount of data you can transfer at a time is 50MB, 100MB, 200MB, 500MB, 1GB, 2GB, 3GB, and 5GB. However, you must ensure you have at least 50MB in your data balance after every transfer for your transfer to be successful.
How many times can I transfer Data in a day?
You can transfer multiple times daily. However, the cumulative amount you can transfer in a day is 5GB.
How many times can I Buy Data for my loved ones?
You can buy any data plan multiple times for your beneficiary as long as you have sufficient airtime in your line.
How many times can I send a Request for Data?
You will be able to send a request for data at most five (5) times a day, but you shall be able to receive data requests multiple times.
Will I be able to receive Request for Data if I am having active DND Service?
You will not receive data requests if you have Full DND active on your line.
What are the types of Bundles I can gift a friend?
You can only buy and transfer data from your daily, weekly, and monthly bundle plans. However, you will not be able to transfer data from certain customized/tariff-based data bundles like XtraValue and XtraSpecial bundles.
How long can I have a Pending Data Request?
A request will be active for 48 hours on your view pending request menu, and you will be able to see only the ten (10) most recent ones if you have multiple.
I just purchased a monthly bundle, but I still have Unused Data in my daily and weekly bundle balance that will soon expire. Can I transfer the daily and weekly bundles to my friend?
No. You will only be able to transfer from the bundle with the latest validity at any given time, and the expiry date will be the same on the beneficiary’s line.
I have 5MB, 25MB, and 40MB remaining in my daily, weekly, and monthly balance, respectively. Will I be able to transfer from my combined Data balance to a friend?
No, you will not be able to combine your total balance for any transfer. You will only be able to transfer from the data plan that has sufficient balance.
Can Data be transferred to me if I still have sufficient data in my line?
Yes, but the data you received will be depleted first before your active data bundle.
If I have multiple Data bundles active and receive a Data gift, which bundle will deplete first?
If someone buys data for you with multiple data bundles active on your line, the data bundle with the least validity will be used first. Example: If you have an active 30-day bundle plan and received a gift of a 1-day plan, the 1-day plan will be used first before the 30-day plan.
Can I enjoy bonus offers on the Data bundle I am gifted?
You will only be able to enjoy a bonus on the bundle that is bought for you if you are eligible for the offers, but you will NOT be able to enjoy a bonus on data that is transferred to you.
Will I be charged an additional cost for using the MTN Data Gifting Service?
No! You will only be charged the price of the data plan if you are buying for a friend.
Will my gifted Data auto-renew on the day of the expiry?
You will only be able to auto-renew the bundle that was bought for you by sending the opt-in keyword to 312, but the bundle that was transferred to you will not auto-renew and will be valid till the expiry date.
Will I be able to Rollover my Unused gifted Data bundle?
You will be able to rollover any unused main data bundle that is bought for you as long as you buy or receive another bundle before the current bundle expires or within the allowed grace period after the bundle expires. However, you cannot rollover any unused data bonus or data that was transferred to you.
Final Thoughts
Everyone needs data to browse the internet via their mobile device. Sometimes, those you care about most will run out of data, making it more difficult to stay in touch.
Fortunately, MTN makes it simple to send airtime or share data, and the whole procedure is easy and safe.
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