How to transfer airtime on MTN line to another MTN line is now easier than ever before. Now there are three ways to do this
and in this article, we will give you step-by-step guide on all the three ways to do it so you can choose whichever way is easiest for you.
The good thing about transferring airtime is that it can be used as a form of gift to family and friends and this gift is always appreciated so why not do it as often as you can. Airtime is important for every mobile phone users because without it, you won’t be be able to make calls or even subscribe to any of the MTN data plan.
There are a lot of people that can not afford to buy airtime every now and then while there are others whose account balance is always stashed with thousands. With MTN Share, you can easily transfer airtime from your MTN line to another, and share MTN data whether you are a new or old MTN user this feature works for everyone regardless of the tariff plan you are in.
Now, let’s see how you can transfer airtime from your MTN line to another MTN line.
How to Transfer Airtime on MTN Line to Another MTN Line
There are three ways to transfer airtime on MTN network, you can transfer using the following ways;
- USSD Code
- SMS
- MyMTN app
However, before you can transfer airtime from your MTN line to another MTN line, you must first of all change the default transfer pin which is usually “0000” to your own personal 4 digit PIN.
To do this, follow the steps below
Send an SMS using this format; “DefaultPIN NewPIN NewPIN” to 777.
For example, 0000 1234 1234 to 777
Alternatively, you can do this using a USSD code, to change your default transfer pin using USSD code, dial *777*0000*1234*1234# and send.
Once this is done, you will receive an SMS notification that your default transfer pin has been changed a new one. You can now transfer airtime using the new PIN.
How to Transfer Airtime on MTN Using USSD Code
The easiest way to transfer airtime from MTN line to another MTN line is using the USSD code format. To do this follow the steps below;
Dial *777*receivers number*amount*PIN# and send
For example, dial *777*08037654321*500*1234# and send
Once you tap the send button, you will receive an SMS notification that you transferred a certain amount of money and the amount you specified has been deducted from your account balance.
How to Transfer Airtime on MTN Using SMS
To transfer airtime on MTN Using SMS is also easy, all you need to do is open your message app, and text “Transfer Receiver’sNumber PIN” to 777
For example, text, “Transfer 08037654321 500 1234 to 777.
Once the SMS is sent, you will receive a notification that the certain amount has been deducted from your account balance and transferred to the number you specified.
How to Transfer Airtime on MTN Using MyMTN App
To transfer airtime from your MTN line using myMTN app, you need to first of all have the MyMTN app installed on your phone. If you haven’t done that, you can download and install the MyMTN app from Apple store or Google Play store. Once you have, you can follow the steps below
Open the myMTN app, create an account using your MTN number and login PIN (If you haven’t already created an account on the app)
Open the app, and on the homepage, tal “Share” option
Select “Airtime” and tap on “New Number”
On next page, enter the receiver’s number and the airtime amount you want to transfer
Tap the “Share” button and “Confirm” on the next page
Enter your 4 digit PIN and it’s done.
To transfer airtime on MTN is easy using any of the method above. And you can do this at any time.
MTN Airtime Transfer Requirements
To transfer airtime on your MTN line, there are some important things to need to make it an easy process for you. Below are some of the requirements you need to transfer airtime from your MTN line to another.
Sender and Receiver Must be MTN Users
To use the Share N’ Sell service of MTN both the sender and the receiver must be an active user of MTN. There are no provisions to transfer airtime from an MTN user to a Glo or Airtel users and vice versa. So, to transfer airtime on MTN, the receiver or recipient must also be an MTN subscriber or else it wouldn’t work.
Minimum Transfer Amount
The minimum airtime transfer amount is N50 while the maximum airtime transfer amount is N5,000.
There are service charges on MTN airtime transfers and the charge depends on the amount you want to transfer. Below are the charges on airtime transfered.
From N50 – N100: The charge is N3
From N100 – N500: The charge is N5
From N500 – N5,000: the charge is N10.
Conclusion
To transfer airtime from MTN to MTN is really easy, there are three ways to do this as illustrated above and whichever way you choose you will achieve the same result. You can transfer airtime to family and friends of the same network. To transfer airtime is a kind gesture and it’s something to do often.
It is of topmost importance to crosscheck the receiver’s number when transferring the airtime because once it’s done it can not be reversed. To prevent mistake, double-check the phone number and the amount before tapping the send button.