How To Transfer Airtime from MTN to MTN in 2024

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “sharing is caring” or how does it go again? Do you want to know how to transfer airtime from one MTN line to another MTN line? If yes, keep reading. 

MTN is among the biggest telecoms firms in the world and the largest one in Africa. This South African international network provider currently operates in over 20 African and Asian nations. As of March 2023, a report showed that MTN is Nigeria’s largest network operator with a total of 92.71 million subscribers.

There are chances that you have friends and family members who use MTN because there are many MTN users in Nigeria. Being an MTN user allows you to easily share airtime as well as data with other people using MTN. In this article, I will be talking about sharing airtime.

This article will teach you three simple ways to share airtime from MTN to MTN. But before going into that, let’s talk about MTN airtime transfer PIN as you will need it for airtime sharing.  

What is MTN Airtime Transfer PIN?

The MTN Airtime Transfer PIN is a four-digit number used to verify airtime transfer on MTN lines. This means before an airtime transfer transaction can be completed, you have to enter your PIN. 

The airtime transfer PIN for all MTN subscribers is 0000 by default. However, it is important that you change it to your preferred PIN for security purposes. Sticking to the default PIN means people can make airtime transfers from your line without your knowledge. 

You can follow the steps below to change your MTN airtime transfer PIN if you haven’t:

1. Dial *321*1#
2. Select option 2 “Change PIN” from the options displayed.
   
3. Enter your old PIN, i.e default PIN ‘0000’
4. Then proceed to enter your new PIN and confirm it. 

3 Ways to Send Airtime from MTN to MTN in 2024

As a Good Samaritan, you may decide to share airtime with others because they need it or you have a lot. Whatever your reason for sharing airtime is, there are different ways you can go about it on your MTN line. You can share between N50 and N5,000 airtime per transaction. 

Below are 3 ways through which you can share MTN airtime:

1. Via USSD
2. Through SMS
3. By using myMTN app

Now, let’s talk about them one after the other. 

How to Transfer Airtime on MTN Via USSD

Follow the steps below to share airtime from MTN to MTN using USSD:

1. Dial the MTN share shortcode *321#
2. Select option 1 “ Airtime Share”
3. Then select option 1 “Transfer Airtime”’ from the available options. 
4. Enter the recipient’s MTN mobile number. 
5. Proceed to input the amount of airtime you want to transfer. 
6. Finally, enter your MTN transfer PIN to complete the transaction. 

Sharing Airtime on MTN Through SMS

To use SMS to share MTN airtime, send an SMS to 321 using the format below:

• Transfer[space]Recipient’s number[space]Airtime amount[space]Transfer PIN

For instance, if you want to share N1000 airtime with 07041234567 and your airtime transfer PIN is 1122, you will send “Transfer 07041234567 1000 1122” to 321. 

Once the transaction is successful, you will receive a notification from MTN confirming it. 

How To Transfer Airtime from MTN to MTN Using myMTN App

For this method, you will need to have myMTN app installed on your device. If you don’t have it, download it from your device’s application store and install it. Then follow these steps to use the app to transfer airtime:

1. Open myMTN App and click on “More” at the bottom right corner of the homepage. 
2. Under “Share & Borrow”, select “Share Airtime/Data”. 
3. Select “Airtime Share” from the options.
4. Proceed to enter the recipient’s number and airtime amount.
5. Then enter your airtime transfer PIN to complete the transaction. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Sharing Airtime on MTN

1. What is the code for transferring airtime on MTN?

The USSD code/shortcode for sharing airtime on MTN is *321*1#. The general MTN Share (for sharing data and airtime) shortcode is *321#. The same shortcode is used for sharing data and airtime on other networks i.e. Airtel, Glo, and 9mobile.  

2. What is the PIN for MTN airtime transfer?

The default PIN for MTN airtime transfer is 0000, but it’s recommended to change it.

3. How can I share airtime from MTN to MTN without PIN?

It is impossible. You can’t share MTN airtime without a transfer PIN.

4. What is the limit on MTN to MTN airtime transfer?

There is no limit to the number of airtime transfers you can make per day. However, you can only transfer between N50 and N5000 per transaction. Also, you can transfer up to N100,000 with USSD, and up to N50,000 with myMTN app per day. 

5. Is MTN airtime transfer free? 

MTN airtime transfer usually incurs a small fee, which varies based on the amount transferred. The maximum amount you can be charged is N10 per airtime transfer. 

Conclusion

As you can see, it is easy to transfer airtime from an MTN line to another MTN line. Whether you’re using USSD, SMS, or the myMTN app, these methods make it simple to lend a helping hand to friends and family in need. 

With each transfer, you’re not just sharing airtime, but also spreading kindness and connectivity. Remember that you can’t share what you don’t have, so if you need airtime, you can easily buy it on Nosh.