MTN Share is one of the features on the MTN network that allows MTN subscribers to transfer airtime from their MTN account to another MTN user. This feature allows MTN users to transfer airtime to their loved ones.
Transferring airtime from MTN to MTN is not difficult since there are many ways that you can do that. Some of the most common ways that you can use to transfer airtime from your MTN account to another MTN user are through code, SMS, or the myMTN app.
So, if you don’t know how to transfer airtime from your MTN account to another MTN user, you will need to go through this comprehensive guide because it will be of immeasurable help. In the subsequent section of this article, we are going to discuss in detail different methods that you can use to transfer airtime from MTN to MTN.
What is MTN Share or Transfer?
MTN Share, formally known as Share ‘N’ Sell, is a feature on the MTN network that allows subscribers to transfer airtime from their MTN account to another MTN user. The feature allows MTN users to share airtime with themselves. It is available for all prepaid MTN users, and you don’t need to pay any fee to transfer airtime from your MTN account to another MTN user’s account.
Important Things to Note Before Transferring Airtime from MTN to MTN
Before you start transferring or sharing your MTN airtime with another MTN user, there are certain things that you need to know because it will guide you on how best to use the service. They are:
- The MTN share only allows you to transfer airtime in naira. This means that you can’t transfer Kobo when transferring airtime on the MTN network.
- The range of the amount of airtime you can transfer in a single transaction is between ₦50 and ₦5,000.
- With MTN share, you can transfer up to ₦50,000 from your MTN account to another MTN account on a daily basis.
- The number of airtime transfers that you can carry out in a day is limitless.
- Before your airtime transfer can be successful, you must have up to the amount you want to transfer in your MTN account.
What You Need to Transfer Airtime from MTN to MTN
For you to successfully transfer airtime from your MTN account to another MTN user, there are basic things you need. They include but are not limited to:
- Your secret transaction PIN.
- The Airtel number of the airtime recipient
- The airtime you want to transfer, etc.
How to Transfer Airtime on MTN to MTN for the First Time
There are different methods that you can use to transfer airtime from your MTN account to another MTN user, irrespective of whether you are transferring it for the first time or you are doing it for the repeated time. You can transfer airtime from MTN to MTN using the USSD code, SMS, or the myMTN app. Let’s look at each of these methods one after the other.
How to Transfer Airtime from Your MTN Account to Another MTN User via USSD Code
One of the methods that you can use to transfer airtime from your MTN account to another MTN number is by using a special code. The code that you can use to transfer airtime from your MTN to another MTN number is *321# or *321*Recipient’s Number*Amount*PIN#. Once you input this code on your phone and follow the onscreen instructions, you can click on the Send button, and the airtime will be transferred successfully as long as you have enough airtime in your MTN account.
For instance, this is the format that it will appear in: *321*07065169418*1000*5812#. Once you input like and click on the send button, the airtime transfer will be successful.
Alternatively, you can follow the steps below:
- Press *321# on your MTN line.
- Click option 1, which is Airtime Share.
- Next, choose option 1, which is Transfer Airtime.
- At this point, you will need to input the recipient’s MTN number.
- Now, put the exact amount of airtime that you want to transfer.
- You can complete the transfer by entering your transaction PIN, and if you follow the steps correctly and have enough airtime amount in your account, it will be successful.
How to Transfer Airtime from Your MTN Account to Another MTN User via SMS
You can also transfer airtime to another MTN user through short message services (SMS). It is not difficult to use this method. Send the SMS to 321 in this sequence: Transfer (space) Recipient’s Number (space) Amount (space) PIN. The typical example will be ‘Transfer 07065169418 1000 5812’ to 321.
Once you send this message, you are going to receive a confirmatory message to confirm the transfer. Once it pops up, then send ‘YES’ to 321 to confirm the airtime transfer.
How to Transfer Airtime from Your MTN Account to Another MTN User via the myMTN App
With myMTN app, you can also transfer airtime from your MTN account to another user. However, before you can use this method, you will need to first of all install the app on your phone. You can download and install the myMTN app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for iOS and Android users, respectively, if you don’t have it. Once you have the app, follow the simple steps below to share your MTN airtime with loved ones.
- Go to your myMTN app, open it, and look at the bottom of the homepage and tap on the ”More” option.
- Locate the ‘Share & Borrow’’ icon and choose the ‘’Share Airtime/Data’’ option under it.
- Now, choose the Airtime Share option.
- Next, input the recipient’s MTN number and the exact amount of airtime you want to share.
- Finally, you can complete the transaction by entering your MTN transfer PIN.
How to Get an MTN Transfer PIN
Although MTN has a default transfer PIN of 0000, you are required to change the PIN to your desired PIN for security reasons. So, to get your MTN transfer PIN, you will need to do this:
Press *321*DefaultPIN*NewPIN*NewPIN# on your MTN line. The sample will be *321*0000*5821*5821#. Once you send it, your transaction PIN will be activated.
Alternatively, you can still get your MTN transfer PIN by sending “DefaultPIN NewPIN NewPIN” to ‘321.’ The message will look like this: ‘0000 5821 5821’ to ‘321.’.
Once you change your MTN transfer PIN, you are going to get an SMS notification from MTN that you’ve changed your PIN successfully.
How to Transfer Airtime on MTN without PIN?
Currently, there is no way that you can transfer airtime on MTN without a PIN. So, for you to share or transfer airtime with another MTN user, you must have an MTN transfer PIN.
What is the default PIN for MTN Transfer?
The MTN transfer default PIN is ‘0000.’. This is the default PIN that you have as an MTN user who wishes to transfer data. However, using this default PIN for transfer is not good because it is not secure. Hence, it is important for you to change your MTN transfer default PIN before carrying out an airtime transfer.
