Last Updated on June 11, 2023
Learn how to share data on MTN in Nigeria by transferring data from your existing active data balance or by gifting or buying data for your friends or family.
MTN recently change their USSD codes for all their services. *556# or *131# don’t work anymore. The new codes are *310# and *312#
Arguably the largest network provider in Nigeria, MTN allows its large pool of subscribers to share data on MTN with other MTN lines for free using MTN’s Data Share and Gifting.
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MTN’s data share and gifting service let you transfer data, buy data and request data from family and friends.
How to Share Data on MTN to MTN
You can share data on MTN in Nigeria by dialling USSD codes, myMTN app, or via SMS.
How to Share Data on MTN Using USSD Code
You can share data on MTN to another MTN line by dialling *321*1# on your MTN number and following the instructions. The popular code for sharing data has been changed by MTN.
Also See: How to Transfer Airtime on MTN
How to Share Data on MTN Via SMS
You can share data on MTN by sending an SMS to 321 using the format: “Transfer Phone-number Data-amount”. e.g “Transfer 08034471830 500”.
Note: You should note that the maximum amount of data you can share on MTN in a day is 1GB.
Also See: How to Check MTN Airtime Balance (New Way!)
How to Share Data on MTN Via myMTN NG App
The myMTN NG app allows you complete access to your MTN account. You can easily manage the account by accessing exciting data offers, tracking your data usage, buying airtime, sharing data, checking your SIM profile details, activating data bundles, checking your data and airtime balance, and linking your NIN to your MTN line.
You can share data using the myMTN NG app by downloading it from the Google Play store and Apple Appstore and navigating to the share data option to transfer data from your existing active data balance.
Checkout: How to Check BVN on MTN
Buy Data on MTN for Friends & Family
Another way to share data on MTN with your friends or family without transferring from your existing MTN data balance is to purchase a data bundle using your airtime
To buy a data bundle on MTN for other people just dial *312*2# then follow the instructions.
How to Request for Data on MTN
You can request for data on MTN from friends and family who also use an MTN line by dialling *131*7*3#
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