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How to Transfer data on MTN, GLO, 9Mobile and Airtel Network

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How to Transfer data on all networks in Nigeria is what this article is all about, Data is like gasoline for the internet, and every now and then nobody want to run out. thanks to the network service providers that made it possible that you can share data to another people using the same network provider.

How To Transfer Data on MTN

There are 3 major ways to transfer data on the MTN network using USSD Code, SMS, or the MTN App.

Using USSD Code

  • Dial *131*7# on your phone’s caller app.
  • Select option 1: Transfer from data balance.
  • Enter the recipient’s phone number.
  • Select the amount of data to send.
  • Select option 1: Confirm transaction.

For SMS

  • Open your message app.
  • Type “Transfer” followed by friend’s number followed by data amount. For example Transfer 08130300000 1000.
  •  Send message to 131.
  • You will receive a confirmation message if your data transfer is successful.

Using MyMTN app

  • Login to your MyMTN mobile app. If you don’t have the app, you can download it here and register your details.
  • On the app’s homepage, click on the “Share” option.
  • You will be shown data and airtime sharing options. Select  “Data”.
  • Enter the amount of data you wish to share, and the recipient’s phone number.
  • Select “Proceed”.

How To Share Data on Airtel

Data transfer on the Airtel network is possible through the Airtel Data Share, known as the Me2U. To have access the Me2U service, follow the few steps below.

  • Dial *141#.
  • Select the “Share Data” option. It’s option 8 on the list.
  • Select option 4 which is the “Data Me2U”.
  • Select “Enter from existing balance”.
  • Enter the recipient’s number and amount of data to send.
  • Send.

How To Transfer Data on 9Mobile

To transfer data on 9Mobile, the users require a PIN to share data and the default PIN for every users is 0000.  You have to change this PIN to be able to transfer data. To change your PIN, dial *247*default PIN*new PIN#. A confirmation message will be sent  to you, if this is successful.

To transfer data

  • Dial *229* followed by your new PIN, data amount, and recipient’s number, then send. For example, *229*1234*1000*07130300000#.
  • You will receive a confirmation message if successful.

HOW TO TRANSTER ON GLO

Glo allows it’s user to share data in 3 ways: the direct Glo data code, the regular USSD Code, or SMS. To share data via the direct code, follow the steps below.

  • Dial *127*01* followed by the recipient’s phone numbers. For example, *127*01*07130300000#.
  • Press send.
To share data via the regular USSD
  • Dial *777#.
  • Select option 1 which is “Data.”
  • Select option 2 which is “Share data plan”.
  • Choose option 1 which is “Share”.
  • Enter the recipient’s phone number and send.

You will receive a confirmation message that your data share has been successful.

To share data via SMS

  • Enter your messaging app.
  • Type “Share”, followed by the recipient’s number.
  • Send to 127

Sharing data with these Glo codes means the receiver now uses your data for as long as they want, until you remove them from the plan. To remove them and unshare data, follow the steps below:

 Special code
  • Dial *127*01*<recipient’s number>#.
SMS
  • Enter your messaging app.
  • Type “Remove” followed by their number.
  • Send to 127.

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