Are you looking to transfer MTN airtime to one of your family or friends? You are in the right place. MTN airtime transfer is one of the common ways to give mobile users quick gifts without hassle.
Sharing airtime with another mobile device user is a task that should come in handy. The reason for you sharing airtime from your MTN To another MTN line can be based on many reasons.
Many seek to perform the simple task because they need to sell some of their airtime after over-recharging their MTN line or they simply want to gift a friend or family.
MTN being the largest telecommunication network in Africa, made its MTN airtime transfer from one line to another very seamless. They have dedicated time to making this airtime transaction as quick and easy as possible which according to a popular saying “airtime has been saving lives since 1990”.
SCENARIO: Your bank app is disarraying and you need airtime to make a quick call. So you call your family member or friend and they happen to be having the same bank issue but they could get the airtime to you via transfer, and viola, problem solved.
The scenario above is the reason for the popular saying stated above. MTN SHARE is the name of the feature, and its primary purpose is to help over 240 million subscribers to the network access quick airtime.
Want to convert the airtime to cash or data? it is very much possible after receiving the airtime from another device.
MTN SHARE feature is available to all users of the MTN line. Did you just get your MTN sim or your existing one? Are you a Prepaid and postpaid subscriber? You are qualified.
How To Transfer Airtime From MTN
I believe you are a first-time user of the MTN SHARE, or you have probably used it in the past but can’t remember how to share airtime on MTN anymore.
Before we proceed to the “How”, it is very important you change your PIN. The PIN is like your ATM card PIN or your bank money transfer PIN which should be known by you alone.
Your default PIN is “0000”. To change the PIN, kindly send your default PIN with the new PIN to 326 as an SMS. Example: 0000 2222 to 326. After you have successfully changed your PIN, read the requirements before the next step.
How To Share Airtime On MTN Requirements
As said above, MTN made this feature easy to carry out and access for its millions of subscribers.
Receiver And Sender must have MTN Line
I know this is common knowledge but we still have to address it. Both parties being MTN subscribers is a must. You cannot be subscribed to MTN services and if you want to send/gift airtime to another person using GLO, AIRTEL or 9MOBILE, it is impossible.
Receiver And Sender MTN Line Must Be Active
You can have an MTN line and still not be an active user. What do I mean by being an active user? Well, both the sender and receiver must have been recharging to make calls or buy data bundles. Simply note that you cannot access the MTN SHARE feature without being an active user of the line within 180 days.
Minimum Airtime Transfer Amount On MTN
According to MTN, the minimum airtime transfer amount is N50, while the maximum is N5,000 for a single MTN airtime transfer transaction. It is crucial you also note that MTN charges a service fee which is calculated based on the amount of airtime being sent out.
| Amount | Charges |
|---|---|
| N50 – N100 | N3 |
| N101 – N500 | N5 |
| N501 – N5,000 | N10 |
If you checked all the requirements and have airtime that can cover the charges, then let us move to the main reason you are here.
Step By Step On How To Share Airtime From MTN To MTN
- Enter the MTN airtime transfer code: *600*
- Enter/paste the recipient’s phone number, and add * at the end
- Enter the MTN airtime amount to be sent to the recipient, and add * at the end
- Enter your newly created PIN, and add # at the end and click send or dial on your mobile phone.
*600*081767667887*5,000*2222#
Example
Things you should consider after making a successful airtime transfer
- Kindly keep your PIN safe. Treat it like your smartphone password, ATM card PIN and Bank app PIN.
- Report any unauthorized transfer.
- Keep your SIM card safe when it is not on your phone.
