how to share data on mtn

To share data on MTN, you have three main methods: USSD code, SMS, and the myMTN app. Here’s how to do each:

1. Share Data via USSD

• Dial *321# on your MTN line.
• Select option 2, “Gift Data.”
• Choose option 1, “Transfer from Data balance.”
• Enter the recipient’s MTN phone number and confirm it.
• Select the amount of data to transfer (minimum 100MB, up to 5GB per transaction).
• Confirm and send. Both parties will receive SMS confirmation.

Alternatively, you can dial 312 PhoneNumber _DataAmount# (e.g.,312 07042345678_100#) to share data directly

2. Share Data via SMS

• Open your messaging app.

• Send a message to 131 (or 312 in some regions) in this format:
  Transfer recipient’s_number data_amount_in_MB
  For example: Transfer 08031234567 500 to share 500MB.

• You and the recipient will get confirmation messages

3. Share Data Using the myMTN App

• Download and open the myMTN app.
• Log in with your MTN number.
• Tap the "+" icon and select “Share.”
• Choose “Data Share.”
• Enter the recipient’s MTN number and the data amount.
• Confirm the transfer and wait for SMS confirmation

Important Notes

• Both sender and recipient must be MTN users.
• Only regular data balance can be shared, not bonus or promotional data.
• Transfers are free of charge.
• Data validity for the recipient matches the sender’s data expiry.
• Double-check the recipient’s number before sending; transfers to wrong numbers are irreversible

This process is quick, free, and works across MTN lines for data amounts between 100MB and 5GB per transfer, with daily limits depending on your region