How To Transfer or Share Data On MTN Line to your Friends and Family Members [ The Complete Guide ] 2021

May 06, 2021

So if you have been asking on how to transfer or share data on MTN Line to friends or family membersz then this is right article for you.

I will be sharing with you three(3) easy ways to share data on your MTN Line to another line, trust me these methods are super easy and stress-free.

The first method is by dialing a unique USSD code on your phone, the second is by sending a short text to a unique number and the last method requires you to download an App from MTN, not to worry I will be providing a direct download Link for you.

You can get this done in less than two(2) minutes, isn't that cool?.

For easy grasping and comprehension, I will place pictorial illustrations under each method.


How to Share/Transfer Data on MTN, using USSD


please follow the below steps in order, so you can be able to transfer or share data on your MTN line to a friend or family member.

If you are using two different SIMs, make sure it's Switched to the MTN line.


  • Navigate to your phone's dialer, open it, then dial this code "*131*7#".

    How to transfer/share data on Mtn to a friend's line

  • From the list of options, select the one that says "Transfer from Data Balance" input (1) and Send.

    How to transfer/share data on Mtn to a friend's line

  • Next, enter the recipients number, be a friend or family member, then press send.

    How to transfer/share data on Mtn to a friend's line

  • Proceed by selecting the amount of data you want to transfer or share, then press send. NOTE: Minimum amount you can transfer is 50MB and you can't share more than twice per day.

    How to transfer/share data on Mtn to a friend's line

  • After choosing the amount you will like to transfer, you will be asked to confirm the transfer, Click Proceed to continue.

    How to transfer/share data on Mtn to a friend's line

  • Congrats, your transfer was sent successfully and your friend will be notified and his/her day balance will be topped up.


You can also request data from your friend or family member in the MTN network, quickly dial "*131*7#" and select the option "Request from a friend".

Your friend will be notified of your request, he/she can either accept the request or leave it pending.


Also Read: Four Easy Ways To Check Your Glo Number

How to transfer/share data on MTN, using text message format


Here is how you transfer or share data on the MTN network using the SMS messaging format.

Just so you know, this is totally cost free, you won't be charged at all.


  • Open your phone's default SMS messaging app

  • Quickly input "Transfer [ friend's number ] [ data amount ] then send to "131".

Here is a breakdown of the above format, text "Transfer 08168993249 500" and send to "131".

don't forget to change the above phone number to your recipients Phone number.

How to transfer/share data on Mtn to a friend's line


The amount of data should be in digits and not alphabets.

Tada, you have successfully transferred data on your MTN line to that of your friend.


How to transfer/share data on MTN, using MyMTN Mobile App


Using MyMTN mobile app to transfer or share data on your MTN line to your friend or family member, you are expected to follow the below guide;


Step One(1)

Head over to Google Play Store and search for "MYMTN" App or you can simply download it from the Link below.


Download: MyMtn Mobile App

the app size is not more than 25MB of data, and it's totally worth it. Aside transferring of data, you can do lots more with the application.


Step Two(2)

After installing the app, open it up, you will be prompted to input your phone number if it's your very first time of using the app, next an OTP code will be sent to the Phone number you provided earlier, so you can confirm you're the owner of the Phone number.

After confirming your identity, you will be taken to the homepage of the App.


Step Three(3)

Now from your homepage tap on "Bundle" Option, you will be taken to a new page.

In this page select "Share data" and a new page will be opened. Here you will have to select the amount of data to transfer and also provide the recipients phone number.


Now quickly provide the information needed and Click Proceed, the amount of data you selected will be sent to the Phone number you provided.


Wasn't that super easy? Told you it will be cool.


So that draws the curtain for today on how to transfer/share data on your MTN Line to your friend or family member, you can surprise your enemy too, make e shock dem, lol.


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