If you are an Airtel subscriber, you can transfer data from your SIM card to another Airtel user. Airtel has data ‘’Gifting & Sharing’’ features and a Data Me2U feature, which allows all the Airtel subscribers to transfer data to each other without limitation. With this feature, you can transfer different quantities of data to another Airtel user. The validity of transferred data is the same with normal data.
There are different methods that you can use to transfer data from one Airtel line to the other. The simple methods that you can use to transfer data from Airtel to Airtel are through code and SMS. This means that if you want to transfer data from your Airtel line to another, you can do that using a code or short message service.
How to Transfer Data on Airtel to Airtel
As we stated in the introduction, there are different methods that you can use to transfer data from one Airtel line to the other, such as via code or through SMS. These methods are effective and they are not difficult to use. For sake of clarity, we are going to discuss each of these methods in detail. Keep scrolling.
Airtel to Airtel Transfer Code
The code that you can use to transfer data from Airtel to Airtel is *312#. Follow the steps below to use this code to transfer data on your Airtel line
- Press *312# on your Airtel line
- Choose option 4, which is “Gifting and Sharing.”.
- Now, choose option 4 again, which is “Data Me2U.”.
- Next, choose option of sending data from your existing data balance
- Now, input the Airtel number that you want to transfer the data to and the amount of data that you want to send
- Once you are done entering the relevant details, you can enter your transaction PIN to complete the transfer. As simple as that.
How to Transfer Data from Airtel to Airtel Via SMS
Another method on our list that you can use to transfer data from Airtel to Airtel is via SMS. To use this method, do this:
- Open your messaging app
- Compose “SHARE”
- Next, send “SHARE” to 121
- Wait for a message from Airtel
- Now, text “SMS ADD” SPACE> Airtel Mobile Number.
- Wait for a confirmation message from Airtel to proceed with the data sharing.
- At this point, you will need to choose option ‘’1’’ to confirm the data sharing. After that, select ‘’9’’ to give another Airtel user access to your data balance. That’s all.
How to transfer 1 GB data from Airtel to Airtel
You can transfer 1 GB of data from Airtel to Airtel by using the USSD code *312#. You can follow the steps that we outlined in the above section to transfer data using this code.
How to transfer 1 GB data from Airtel to Airtel via SMS
You can transfer 1 GB of data from Airtel to Airtel via SMS by composing the ‘’SHARE’’ message on your messaging app and sending it to 121. Once you send this message, you will see the option to transfer the quantity of data of your choice, including 1 GB.
What is the PIN for Airtel Data Transfer?
The default PIN for Airtel data transfer is 1234. However, it is advisable for you to change your PIN before using the Airtel Me2U service for security reasons. Meanwhile, if you have changed your default PIN, your Airtel data transfer PIN will now be the new PIN that you changed to.
Conclusion
You can transfer data from Airtel to Airtel through a USSD code and short message service (SMS). These methods are simple to use. You can follow the steps that we outlined in this comprehensive guide to start transferring your Airtel data to another Airtel line.