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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

How can I use the Gift Data service?How can I use the Gift Data service?

A. You can access the service by dialling *321*2# or *312*8# on your phone, or dialling direct short codes for the respective options:

  • Transfer from Data Balance:

Simply dial *312*Phone number*Data amount#

OR

Text Transfer<space>Phone number<space>Data amount to 312

i.e. If you want to transfer 100MB, simply text:

Transfer<space>08032008069<space>100 to 312

(Do not include MB or GB to the data amount)

  • Buy for a Friend: Simply dial *312*Bundle Activation Code*Beneficiary’s Phone number#
  • Request from a Friend: simply dial *312*8*3#
  • View Pending Request: simply dial *312*8*4#
  • Automate Data Transfer: simply dial *312*8#, then select option 5

or

Dial *321*2# then select option 5.

Note: When you recharge from N500 and above on your line, you will get a menu with the Gift Data option. You will be able to gift data once you select the option.

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 100MB in your data balance after every transfer for your transfer to be successful.

How many times can I transfer data from my balance?How many times can I transfer data from my balance?

You can transfer data from your balance multiple times daily. However, the cumulative amount you can transfer in a day is 5GB, and a cumulative of ten (10) times per month.

Examples:

  1. Amaka transferred 2GB and 3GB from her data balance on the 1st of October.
  • She will no longer be able to transfer data from her balance on the same day.
  • She will be able to share data up to 5GB daily, from her balance from the 2nd of October.
  • She will only be able to share data from her balance, eight (8) more times between the 2nd of October and the 31st of October.

 

  1. Zain transferred 500MB ten times on the 1st of October.
  • She will no longer be able to transfer data from her balance for the rest of October.
  • She will be able to transfer data from her balance, again, from the 1st of November.

 

  1. Chichi transferred 1GB and 2GB daily from the 1st of October through the 5th of October.
  • She will no longer be able to transfer data from her balance from the 6th of October to the 31st of October.
  • She will be able to transfer data from her balance, again, from the 1st of November.
What happens when I share up to 10 times in the month?What happens when I share up to 10 times in the month?

A. You will not be able to share data from your balance once you have transferred up to ten (times) in a month until the next month and you will be notified accordingly. However, you can still buy data for your friends and family any time.

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