Are you an Airtel user in Nigeria looking to share your data with friends or family? Airtel has got you covered with convenient ways to share and gift your data allowance hassle-free. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to share data on Airtel using both USSD codes and the Airtel Thanks App.
How to Share Data on Airtel
Airtel offers two methods for sharing your data allowance with other Airtel subscribers:
1. Me2U (Data Share):
- Dial *141# on your phone.
- Select “Gift or Share Data.”
- Choose “Me2U (Data Share).”
- Enter the recipient’s Airtel phone number.
- Input the desired data amount to share (in MB).
- Confirm the transaction by replying with “1.”
2. Data Gifting:
- Dial *141# on your phone.
- Select “Gift or Share Data.”
- Choose “Data Gifting.”
- Select the data plan you want to gift.
- Enter the recipient’s Airtel phone number.
- Confirm the transaction by replying with “1.”
Sharing Data via the Airtel App:
- Download and Install the Airtel Thanks App.
- Login to the Airtel Thanks App.
- Select the “Share Data” option.
- Choose the amount of data you want to transfer.
- Enter the recipient’s Airtel mobile number.
- Confirm the transaction.
Important Things to Remember:
- You can share a maximum of 200MB of data daily with each recipient.
- The shared data will have the same validity as your original data bundle.
- You can only share data with someone after they’ve used their previous shared bundle.
Airtel Transfer PIN:
For security reasons, remember to change your default Airtel Transfer PIN (1234) to a unique 4-digit number.
Conclusion:
Sharing data on Airtel has never been easier with Me2U, Data Gifting, and the Airtel Thanks App. Whether you need to support a friend in need or surprise a family member, Airtel provides flexible options to manage your data allowance efficiently.
FAQ:
1. Can I share data with multiple recipients in one day?
- Yes, you can share data with multiple recipients, but each recipient can receive a maximum of 200MB per day.
2. What happens if the recipient doesn’t use their shared data?
- The shared data will remain available until the recipient exhausts it or until the validity period expires.
3. Can I transfer data to users on other networks?
- No, data sharing on Airtel is limited to Airtel subscribers only.
