MTN Data Gifting service makes it easy for you to transfer data, buy data for friends & family, and request for data . With MTN Data Gifting, you can send and buy data bundles for other smartphones, modems, and tablets.
The service is available to all MTN customers. Whether you want to surprise a friend with a data bundle or need to request data from someone, MTN Data Gifting has got you covered.
How to Gift MTN Data
It’s easy to access the service. You can dial *321*2# or *312*8# on your phone
Transfer Data: You can now transfer data from your existing data balance to your family & friends. Simply dial *312*Phone number*Data amount# or, text Transfer<space>Phone number<space>Data amount and to 312.
The maximum amount you can transfer in a day is 5GB.
Buy Data for a Friend: You can buy a specific data bundle for your special friend, and the cost will be deducted from your airtime. Simply dial *312*Bundle Activation Code*Beneficiary’s Phone number#
Request Data from a Friend: Need data urgently? You can request data from a special friend. Simply dial *312*7*3#
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I use the Gift Data service?
A. You can access the service by dialling *321*2# or *312*8# on your phone, or dialling direct short codes for the respective options:
Text Transfer<space>Phone number<space>Data amount to 312
i.e. If you want to transfer 100MB, simply text:
Transfer<space>08032008069<space>100 to 312
(Do not include MB or GB to the data amount)
Buy for a Friend: Simply dial *312*Bundle Activation Code*Beneficiary’s Phone number#
Request from a Friend: simply dial *312*8*3#
View Pending Request: simply dial *312*8*4#
Automate Data Transfer: simply dial *312*8#, then select option 5
or
Dial *321*2# then select option 5.
Will I require a PIN to use the MTN’s Gift Data service?
A. 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?
A. The amount of data you can transfer at time are 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?
A. You can buy any data plan multiple times for your beneficiary as long as you have sufficient credit in your line.
Transfer Data: You can now transfer data from your existing data balance to your family & friends. Simply dial *312*Phone number*Data amount# or, text Transfer<space>Phone number<space>Data amount and to 312. The maximum amount you can transfer in a day is 5GB.
Buy another data plan by dialing *312*1# or *904#. Borrow data by dialing *303#. Opt-in for Pay-As-You-Go browsing by dialing *312*200# to continue browsing with your airtime at N3.07/MB. Request data from a friend – *321*2*3#
How do I check the balance of my gifted bundle? A. You will be able to check your data bundle balance via the following channels: SMS: Texting 2 to 323.
For example, if your default PIN is 0000 and you want to change it to 1234, text Change 0000 1234 1234 to 131. You have successfully created a 4-digit PIN for MTN Data Share. You can now use this PIN to share data with another MTN user by dialing 1312*4# or texting Transfer PHONE NUMBER DATA AMOUNT PIN to 131.
Gifted data cannot be rolled over. If the recipient doesn't use that data before the end of the payment cycle that follows the cycle during which he received it, the gifted data will be deleted.
MTN lets account holders transfer from their existing data balance to friends and family. Just dial *131*7*1# and follow the prompt. You can also do it by texting Transfer Phone Number Data Amount to 131. For example, you may text “Transfer 01234567891 1700” to 131.
Downloading large applications, updates, or files can quickly deplete your data allocation. Software updates, high-resolution images, videos, and large attachments in emails are examples of data-heavy transfers. Solution: Download and update applications, including system updates, when connected to Wi-Fi.
MTN Data Share is a service that allows MTN subscribers to share their data bundles with friends, family, or other MTN users. It enables you to purchase a data bundle and then distribute a portion of that bundle to other MTN numbers.
Most Android phones can share mobile data by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or USB. Important: Some mobile operators limit or charge extra for tethering. We recommend checking with your operator.
Connect both devices. Turn on your new Android device. When prompted, connect your new Android phone to your old iPhone using your Lightning to USB-C cable. ...
Select your data. Follow the on-screen instructions to choose what to copy over — contacts, photos, messages, WhatsApp chats and more. ...
Dial *321# on your MTN line. Select option 2 “Gift Data”. From the options displayed, select option 1 “Transfer from Data balance” Next, enter the recipient's number and confirm that it is correct.
Introduction: My name is Lakeisha Bayer VM, I am a brainy, kind, enchanting, healthy, lovely, clean, witty person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
We notice you're using an ad blocker
Without advertising income, we can't keep making this site awesome for you.
