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Airtel network is one of the best network providers in Nigeria, and it now offers some cool data bundles that are worth sharing with friends and loved ones.
Sharing data on the Airtel network can mean two things, you can transfer a portion of data from your data balance to another Airtel number, or add a number to your family and friends list to use one data simultaneously.
Airtel gifting popularly known as the Airtel Data Me2U service is the service that lets you transfer data from one airtel SIM to another. On the other hand, the Airtel service that enables you to share a data bundle with your friend is called Airtel Smartshare.
The following are the 3 methods that can be used to gift and transfer Airtel data to another Airtel line.
- Using the Airtel data transfer code (Data Me2U)
- Using the Airtel data gifting service
- Requesting data transfer from a friend.
Those are all three methods use can use to transfer data from Airtel to Airtel. Now, let’s see how to transfer data on Airtel using each method.
Airtel Data Transfer USSD Code (Data Me2U)
The Airtel data transfer code method is the easiest and most popular way to transfer from your data balance to another Airtel line. This method can be done by anyone and it is not time-wasting as all can be done with just a few clicks.
The following is how to transfer data on Airtel using the USSD code.
- Open the dialer app on your phone and dial *141#
- Select the “Gifting & Sharing” option (select NEXT if not on the main menu)
- Select the “Data Me2U” option
- Reply with the option for “Send Me2U from existing allowance“
- Enter the recipient’s phone number
- Input the data amount you wish to transfer
- Then, enter your Airtel transfer pin
Done! That is the code to transfer data on Airtel, and how to use it. Once done correctly, the data amount transferred will be sent to the number you want to share your data with. Shortly after, the recipient number will be credited, and also receive a notification message confirming that they have received the data.
How to Transfer Airtel Data Using the Gifting Service
If you do not have an active data bundle but have sufficient airtime, you can use your airtime to buy data directly for another line on the Airtel network.
Here’s how to do it:
- Dial *141#
- Select the “Gifting & Sharing” option (select NEXT if not on the main menu)
- Select the option for “Data Gifting“
- Choose the data plan you wish to gift and proceed to activate it
- Enter the Recipient’s phone number
- Then, enter your Airtel transfer PIN
That’s it! The data purchased will be sent directly to the Airtel mobile number you entered, and the worth of the data will be deducted from your airtime balance.
How To Request Airtel Data Transfer from a Friend
The third method of sending data from Airtel to Airtel is to ask a friend to send you data, and once your request is accepted, the data amount requested will be automatically credited to your line.
Here’s how to do it:
- Dial *141#
- Select the “Gifting & Sharing” option (select NEXT if not on the main menu)
- Select the option for “Data Gifting“
- Reply with the option for “Ask a Friend“
- Now, enter the Airtel number you want to request data from.
- Then, a pop-up notification confirming the delivery of your data request will show up on your screen, after which a data request text message will be sent to the number you entered.
- If the line is with you, just accept and enter the data amount you wish to transfer.