How To Transfer Airtime from Glo to Glo in 2025
Do you wish to transfer airtime from your Glo line to another Glo subscriber but do not know how? If yes, continue reading this article. By the time you’re done...
May 16, 2024
4 mins Read
Some years ago, Airtel launched the Data is Life campaign to market its data services. Indeed they were right, data is truly life.
Just think about not being able to google things or use social media in this age and time. That would be crazy. You’ll be restricted to only what you can see around you. That’s why life without data feels like being cut off from the rest of the world.
You are allowed to share your data with other users using the same network provider. So if you have excess data, you could share it with a friend, a family member or even a stranger on the internet. It’s all up to you!
In this article, I’m going to show you how to transfer Airtel data from one line (your line) to another (the recipient). Also, I will be answering some questions you might have about the process. Let’s get started!
How To Transfer Data from Airtel to Airtel in 2025
Airtel’s Me2U service, also referred to as Airtel Share is a special service that enables an Airtel user to share their data or airtime with another Airtel user.
Before you can successfully use the Airtel Me2U service to share data, you need your transfer PIN. While the default PIN is 1234, you should change it to your preferred PIN for security purposes. To change your PIN, dial *321#, select option 3 “PIN management” and follow the prompts.
Once you’ve changed your PIN, follow the steps below to transfer data from one Airtel line to another:
- Dial *312# on your Airtel line. You will see a list of options, go to the next page.
- On the next page, select option 14 “Gifting and Sharing”.
- Select option 4 “Data Me2U” from the options displayed and then pick the option to send from your existing data balance.
- Enter the recipient’s Airtel number and the data amount you want to send.
- Finally, enter your transfer PIN to complete the process.
Frequently Asked Questions About Transferring Airtel Data
1. How can I transfer data from Airtel to Airtel?
You can share data from one Airtel line to another by using the Airtel Me2U service. Just follow the steps outlined above in this article.
2. What is the PIN code for Airtel Share?
The default PIN for transferring Airtel airtime and data is 1234. However, it is recommended that you change it so nobody can make a transfer without your knowledge.
3. Is there a fee for sharing data on Airtel?
Yes, there is usually a small fee for sharing data on Airtel which is deducted from the sender’s account balance. The recipient does not need to pay for the data received.
4. Is there a limit on the amount of data that can be shared on Airtel?
Yes, there is. Airtel allows you to share a maximum of 200 MB with an Airtel subscriber. Also, you are allowed to transfer data to a maximum of two people per day. This means that the maximum amount of data you can share in a day is 400 MB.
If you want to share data with the same recipient twice in one day, you can only share data the second time after the recipient has exhausted the initial shared data
5. What is the difference between sharing data and gifting data?
Sharing data allows you to send data from your existing data balance while gifting data means buying a data bundle for another person with your airtime.
Conclusion
As you can see, transferring data from one Airtel subscriber to another is an easy process. With this option, you can extend a helping hand to those in need of data and help them stay connected.
So, next time you find yourself with surplus data, don’t hesitate to share it with others. Remember, sharing is caring!
