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How to Share Airtime on MTN? Step-by-Step Instructions for 2023

How to Share Airtime on MTN

Sharing is caring, and with MTN’s airtime transfer feature, you can share your mobile credit with friends and family in a flash. Whether you’re looking to help a loved one out of a bind or simply share your bounty, MTN has made the process effortless. Here’s your comprehensive guide on how to transfer airtime on MTN in 2023.

Understanding Airtime Credit

Airtime credit, for the uninitiated, is the prepaid balance you use for services like calling and internet browsing. It’s a versatile and vital commodity in the mobile world, and MTN Nigeria offers a handy feature to transfer this credit to other MTN customers.

MTN Share: Your Airtime Sharing Service

Previously known as ‘MTN Share ‘n Sell,’ the service is now simply ‘MTN Share.’ It’s an easy way for MTN customers to transfer airtime from one MTN account to another.

Rules of the Game

Before you begin, note the following rules:

  • Transfers must be in Naira, without kobo (e.g., NGN 50.00, not NGN 50.29).
  • You can transfer between NGN 50 and NGN 5,000 per transaction.
  • There’s a daily cap of NGN 100,000.
  • Postpaid users must have a positive account balance to transfer airtime.
  • Prepaid users cannot transfer more than their existing airtime balance.
Securing Your Transactions with a PIN

To maintain security, MTN requires you to have a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Every MTN user starts with a default PIN of ‘0000’, but you must change this before you can transfer airtime.

Changing Your MTN Transfer PIN
  1. Choose a new four-digit PIN (avoid simple sequences like ‘1234’).
  2. Text an SMS to 777 in the format: ‘default PIN [space] New PIN [space] New PIN’. For example: ‘0000 5894 5894’.
  3. Alternatively, dial: *777*0000*NewPIN*NewPIN# and press ‘send’. The new PIN must be four digits.
How to Share Airtime on MTN?

You have two main methods to transfer airtime:

Method 1: SMS

  1. Send an SMS to 777 with the format: ‘Transfer [space] recipient’s number [space] amount [space] PIN’. For example: ‘Transfer 08035555555 1000 5894’.
  2. You’ll receive a confirmation request which you must reply to with ‘YES’ to the same number (777).

Method 2: USSD

  1. Dial: *777*recipient’s number*amount*PIN#. For example *777*08035555555*1000*5894# and press ‘send’ or ‘OK’.

If You Forget Your PIN

If your PIN escapes you, call MTN customer service at 180 to retrieve or reset it. Remember, sharing airtime doesn’t permit you to transfer bonus credits or from certain tariff plans like ‘BetaTalk’ and ‘Yanfun Yafun.’

Conclusion

There you have it! Whether you’re splitting costs or just spreading a little cheer, transferring airtime on MTN is a breeze. Just remember to keep your PIN safe and only share with trusted MTN numbers. Happy sharing!

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