Staying connected often means having enough mobile data, not just for yourself but also for your loved ones. All the major network providers in Nigeria, such as Airtel, 9mobile, Glo, and MTN, understand this need and offer the service to share data with your loved ones.
Instead of searching through multiple blogs to find the right codes or steps for each network, we’ve gathered all the information you need in one place. In this blog, you’ll learn exactly how to share data on Airtel, Glo, and MTN quickly and without stress.
If you know how to share data, you can help a friend stay online, send a quick data gift to a sibling, or simply manage family connections. Let’s get started!
How to Transfer Data on Airtel?
Airtel has millions of users in Nigeria, and they offer an Airtel Me2U service to facilitate the data transfer. Let’s see the steps to share data on Airtel:
- The code to share data on Airtel is *312#. So start by dialling *312# on your Airtel line.
- A menu will pop up. Press * to go to the next page.
- Reply with 14 to select “Gifting & Sharing.”
- From the next options, choose Data Me2U by typing 4 and pressing send.
- Select “Send Me2U from existing allowance” (Option 2).
- Enter the recipient’s Airtel number and the exact amount of data you’d like to share.
- Confirm the request, and you’ll instantly receive a notification once the data has been successfully transferred.
How to Share Data on MTN?
There are two ways to transfer data on MTN. Let’s check the easy steps to use both ways:
1) Share Data on MTN via USSD Code
The fastest way to transfer data on MTN is by using a simple USSD code. The code for sharing data on MTN is 312. Just follow these steps:
Dial *312*Recipient’s Phone Number*Data Amount#.
The recipient will instantly receive an SMS confirming the transfer.
👉 You can also share data through SMS. Simply type:
Transfer [Phone Number] [Data Amount] and send it to 312.
This method is equally quick and reliable for sending data from one MTN line to another.
2) Share Data on MTN Using the MyMTN App
If you prefer an app-based, user-friendly method, the MyMTN App makes data sharing easy. Here’s how:
- Download and install the MyMTN app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store (if you don’t already have it).
- Open the app and log in with your MTN phone number.
- On the home screen, tap “Share” and select Data Share.
- Enter the recipient’s MTN number and the data amount you want to transfer.
- Confirm the transaction, and the data will be delivered right away.
How to Share Data on Glo?
There are three ways to share data on Glo. Let’s check out the steps for each method:
1. Share Data Using the Glo Direct Transfer Code
The fastest way to send data is by using Glo’s direct code 127. Follow these steps:
- Dial 127 on your phone.
- Enter your friend’s Glo number.
- Enter the amount of data you want to send (e.g., 100MB, 500MB, 1GB).
- Confirm the transfer.
- Both you and the recipient will get a confirmation SMS once the transfer is successful.
2. Share Data Through the Glo Services Menu
You can also transfer data directly from the Glo Services Menu:
- Dial *777# on your Glo line.
- Select Data from the menu.
- Choose “Share Data Plan”.
- Select either Share (from your current plan) or Transfer (send a specific bundle).
- Enter your friend’s Glo number.
- Enter the amount of data.
- Confirm the request.
- Once completed, you’ll receive a confirmation message for the transfer.
3. Share Data on Glo via SMS
If you prefer sending text messages, you can share data with a simple SMS:
- Open your SMS app.
- Type: Share [Friend’s Number] [Data Amount]MB
- Send the SMS to 127.
- Your friend will receive the shared data after confirmation.
FAQs
1. What is the code to share data on Airtel?
The code to share data is *312#.
2. What is the code to share data on Glo?
The code to share data on Glo is 127.
3. What is the code to share data on MTN?
The code to share data on MTN is *312#.
4. Is there a limit to how much data I can share daily?
Yes, most networks have a daily cap. For example, Airtel and MTN allow up to 1GB–5GB per day depending on your active plan. Glo also has limits based on your subscription.
- How to gift data to your loved ones in Nigeria?
Gifting data means buying a data package for someone instead of sharing your own data. It is also possible to do so via the Cardgoal app. It’s a gift card trading app where you can sell gift cards as well as buy airtime/ data for yourself or someone in Nigeria easily.
