If you’re an Airtel customer seeking how to share data on Airtel or how to transfer data on Airtel, you’d probably been looking for answers to these questions because you want to use from someone else’s 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 Airtel data transfer and sharing services including how to transfer Airtel data in 3 ways and how to share Airtel data in 2 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 and sharing Airtel data. Also, I’ll show you how to check your shared data balance after sharing.
Are you ready to explore all that? Let’s get started then!
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About Airtel Data Share & Transfer
Airtel network is one of the best network providers in Nigeria, and it now offers some cool data bundles that are worth sharing with friends and loved ones.
Sharing data on the Airtel network can mean two things, you can transfer a portion of data from your data balance to another Airtel number, or add a number to your family and friends list to use one data simultaneously.
Airtel gifting popularly known as the Airtel Data Me2U service is the service that lets you transfer data from one airtel SIM to another.
On the other hand, the Airtel service that lets you share a data bundle with your friend is called Airtel Smartshare.
Related: How to Share Data on MTN
Regardless of the type of data sharing service you want to use, all the services that lets you transfer and share data on Airtel are available to all Airtel customers both new and old, and even if you’re using 2G, 3G, or 4G SIM, you can transfer and/or share airtel data.
With that being said, let’s go deep by seeing first, how to transfer data on Airtel.
How to Share/Transfer Data on Airtel
First things first, just like the Airtel airtime transfer process, the Airtel network requires a share/transfer pin in order to complete your data sharing or transfers.
So, before transferring or sharing data on Airtel, you’ll need to know, have, or reset your Airtel data transfer pin, otherwise, your data transfer will not be successful.
Below is how to reset your Airtel data share pin to be able to transfer or share data from Airtel to Airtel network without stress.
Related: How to Share Data on Glo
How to Reset Airtel Transfer PIN
To reset or create an Airtel data transfer/share pin, just open the messaging app on your phone and text PIN {space} Default PIN {space} New PIN to 432.
Airtel default transfer PIN is 3104.
For example; if your intended new pin is 4321, then your message should go like this; PIN 3104 4321. Then send to 432.
Wait a few seconds, then you’ll receive a notification message from Airtel telling you that you have successfully changed.
Once that is done, you can now proceed to the next step. That is, initiating data sharing.
3 Ways to Transfer Data on Airtel
The following are the 3 methods that can be used to gift and transfer Airtel data to another Airtel line.
- Using the Airtel data transfer code (Data Me2U)
- Using the Airtel data gifting service
- Requesting data transfer from a friend.
Those are all the three methods use can use to transfer data from Airtel to Airtel. Now, let’s see how to transfer data on Airtel using each of the methods respectively.
Airtel Data Transfer Code (Data Me2U)
The Airtel data transfer code method is the easiest and most popular way to transfer from your data balance to another Airtel line. This method can be done by anyone and it is not time-wasting as all can be done with just a few clicks.
The following is how to transfer data on MTN using USSD code.
- Open the dialer app on your phone and dial *312#
- Select the “Gifting & Sharing” option (select NEXT if not on the main menu)
- Select the “Data Me2U” option
- Reply with the option for “Send Me2U from existing allowance“
- Enter the recipient’s phone number
- Input the data amount you wish to transfer
- Then, enter your Airtel transfer pin
Done! That is the code to transfer data on Airtel, and how to use it. Once done correctly, the data amount transferred 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 confirming that they have received the data.
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How to Transfer Airtel Data Using the Gifting Service
If you do not have an active data bundle but have sufficient airtime, you can use your airtime to buy data directly for another line on the Airtel network.
Here’s how to do it:
- Dial *312#
- Select the “Gifting & Sharing” option (select NEXT if not on the main menu)
- Select the option for “Data Gifting“
- Choose the data plan you wish to gift and proceed to activate it
- Enter the Recipient’s phone number
- Then, enter your Airtel transfer PIN
That’s it! The data purchased will be sent directly to the Airtel mobile number you entered, and the worth of the data will be deducted from your airtime balance.
Request Data Transfer from a Friend
The third method of sending data from Airtel to Airtel is to ask a friend to send you data, and once your request is accepted, the data amount requested will be automatically credited to your line.
Here’s how to do it:
- Dial *312#
- Select the “Gifting & Sharing” option (select NEXT if not on the main menu)
- Select the option for “Data Gifting“
- Reply with the option for “Ask a Friend“
- Now, enter the Airtel number you want 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. Those are all the ways, tricks, and methods on how to transfer data on MTN, and how to gift data on MTN. Now, let’s see how to share data on Airtel.
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How to Share Data on Airtel
Like I said earlier, the Airtel network allows you to transfer and share data using different services on the network. So, if you’re looking for how to share Airtel data, the Airtel SmartShare service is the one to use.
Unlike the Glo network that allows you to share any type of data plan, you can only share the Airtel family and friends data plan. That simply means you’ll need to subscribe to the Airtel family and friends data bundle In order to give other Airtel lines access to your data subscription.
On Airtel, you can only share data via SMS. So, let’s see how to share data on Airtel using that method.
- Open the messaging app on your phone and type SHARE, then send it to 121
- You’ll get a reply directing you on how to add numbers to your family and friends list which will enable you to share your data with any number added.
- Now reply by texting “ADD<space>Recipient’s Number” to 121.
- e.g if the number you want to add is 08080000000, then you’ll text ADD 08080000000 to 121
- Then, you’ll receive another reply from Airtel asking you to confirm your request.
- Finally, reply 1 to confirm.
That’s all. Henceforth, the number/numbers added will be able to use your data anytime you have an active data bundle on your Airtel line.
That’s simply how to share Airtel data with another airtel number. Now, let’s see the USSD code to share Airtel data.
Code to Share Data on Airtel Using Family and Friends
The code to share data on Airtel using family and friends is *311*Recipient’s Number#. For example, if the number you want to add is 08080000000, just dial *311*08080000000#, and you’ll receive an instant message confirming you’ve successfully added to the number.
Note: Adding Airtel number to family and friends list in order to share data may not work if you don’t have an active Family and Friends data bundle. So make sure you subscribe to a FAF data plan before dialing the code.
Anyways, that’s how to share MB on Airtel. Now, let’s see some important things to take note of while looking to transfer or share Airtel data.
How to Check MTN Data Share Balance
After transferring or 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 Airtel data share balance.
- Dial *310# to check your Airtel data share/transfer balance.
Once dialed, 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.
More Things to Know About Airtel Data Transfer
After knowing how to transfer MB from Airtel to Airtel and how to share data on Airtel network, I’m sure you’ll want to know some Airtel data gifting and sharing important information. If so, continue reading them below.
- Transferring and sharing data is totally free on Airtel. That means there are no applicable charges whatsoever for the Airtel gifting and sharing services.
- You can only transfer and share data from Airtel to Airtel. That means you cannot transfer data from Airtel to Glo, MTN or 9mobile.
- You cannot transfer bonuses or other special data bundles, as you can only share your active regular data plan.
- Without your Airtel transfer pin, you cannot transfer data on Airtel.
- For data transfer, you can only send a maximum of 200MB per day.
- Still, on data transfer, you can only transfer data to a maximum of 2 persons/numbers per day.
- Using the gifting service, you can buy data for friends multiple times in a day.
Airtel Data Share – FAQs
How do I transfer data from Airtel to Airtel?
You can transfer data from airtel to airtel by simply dialing *312#>Select – Gifting & Sharing>Select – Me2U>Select – Send from allowance>Enter recipient’s number>Enter data amount to transfer>input your transfer pin.
Can I share data from Airtel to Airtel?
Yes/No. This is because you can add numbers to your Airtel family and friends list to share data to. However, it may not work on all SIM.
How do I share my Airtel data with someone?
You can share your Airtel data with someone by adding them to your Airtel family and friends list or transferring from your available data volume to them.
What is Airtel code for sharing data?
The Airtel code for sharing data is *311*Recipient’s number#. This will add the number to your family and friends list where the number will be able to access your data.
How can I get Airtel data transfer pin?
You can get Airtel data transfer pin by resetting your pin. That is, texting PIN {space} Default PIN {space} New PIN to 432.
How can I transfer MB from Airtel to Airtel?
You can transfer MB from airtel to airtel by simply dialing *312#>Select – Gifting & Sharing>Select – Me2U>Select – Send from allowance>Enter recipient’s number>Enter data amount to transfer>input your transfer pin.
Conclusion:
Sharing data is a way of showing love especially when there’s an urgent need for it. With this post, I believe how to share data on Airtel shouldn’t be a problem anymore, as I have shown you how to transfer data on Airtel, how to check your transferred data balance, and also shed a little light on some important information about the Airtel gifting and sharing services.
Cheers!