MTN Data Gifting service makes it easy for you to transfer data, buy data for friends & family, and request for data . With MTN Data Gifting, you can send and buy data bundles for other smartphones, modems, and tablets.

The service is available to all MTN customers. Whether you want to surprise a friend with a data bundle or need to request data from someone, MTN Data Gifting has got you covered.

How to Gift MTN Data

It’s easy to access the service. You can dial *321*2# or *312*8# on your phone

Transfer Data: You can now transfer data from your existing data balance to your family & friends. Simply dial *312*Phone number*Data amount# or, text Transfer<space>Phone number<space>Data amount and to 312.

The maximum amount you can transfer in a day is 5GB.

Buy Data for a Friend: You can buy a specific data bundle for your special friend, and the cost will be deducted from your airtime. Simply dial *312*Bundle Activation Code*Beneficiary’s Phone number#

Request Data from a Friend: Need data urgently? You can request data from a special friend. Simply dial *312*7*3#

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I require a PIN to use the MTN’s Gift Data service?Will I require a PIN to use the MTN’s Gift Data service?

A. No, you only need to enter your beneficiary’s phone number and choose a data plan to use the service.

What amount of data can I transfer at a time?What amount of data can I transfer at a time?

A. The amount of data you can transfer at time are 50MB, 100MB, 200MB, 500MB, 1GB, 2GB, 3GB and 5GB. However, you must ensure you have at least 50MB in your data balance after every transfer for your transfer to be successful.

How many times can I transfer data in a day?How many times can I transfer data in a day?

You can transfer multiple times daily. However, the cumulative amount you can transfer in a day is 5GB.

How many times can I buy data for my loved ones?How many times can I buy data for my loved ones?

A. You can buy any data plan multiple times for your beneficiary as long as you have sufficient credit in your line.