How To Transfer Data on Glo in [2025]

There is love in sharing, and without a doubt, Globacom agrees. That’s why you can share your Glo data plan with friends and family. Living without data is like living in a tiny bubble without any means of connecting with the rest of the world. 

Are you here because you want to know how to transfer data on Glo? Then, keep reading because I’m about to reveal how to transfer data on Glo by sharing or gifting data. 

In this guide, you’ll learn:

• What Glo data transfer is all about
• Step-by-step data transfer instructions
• How to troubleshoot common issues with transferring data on Glo
• Frequently asked questions about transferring data on Glo

Let’s begin!

What is Glo Data Transfer?

Glo data transfer allows users to either share or gift data to other Glo users when needed. Data sharing on Glo is quite different from other networks like MTN and Airtel. Sharing data on Glo involves giving the recipient access to your existing data balance. On other networks, data sharing is transferring an amount of data from your data balance to the recipient. 

With Glo data sharing, you can share your data balance with up to five other Glo users so they can enjoy immediate data service when needed. For instance, as a Glo user on a 6GB data plan, you can add a friend or family member who also uses Glo to join you in using your 6GB plan directly. 

However, the shared data also expires at its stipulated expiry date, irrespective of when the sharing occurred. So if your 6GB plan is to expire in three days’ time and you share it with a friend today, their use of your 6GB data plan will also end in three days’ time. 

There’s no specified limit on how much data you can transfer on Glo as long as your available balance can cover it. With that out of the way, let’s now explore the different ways of transferring data on Glo.

How To Share Data on Glo Data Using USSD

The primary method of sharing Glo data with another Glo subscriber is through USSD. But, before transferring data, check your balance by dialling *310#.

Two different USSD codes can be used to transfer data on Glo, and they are as follows:

Method 1

1. 1. Dial *321# on your Glo line. 
   2. Select option 1, “Share Data.” 
   3. Enter the recipient’s Glo number. 
   4. You will receive a notification confirming the data sharing, meaning the recipient can now use your data balance. 

   To see your list of shared numbers, dial the same code and select option 3, labelled “list of shared numbers”

   Method 2

   1. Dial *312# on your Glo line. 
   2. Select option 3, “Share data.”
   3. Once again, select option 1, “Share Data,” from the list of options displayed. 
   4. Type in the recipient’s Glo number. 
   5. You will get a notification stating the data share was successful. This means the recipient can now use your data balance.

   Alternatively, you can transfer data through the Glo Cafe app from your device using your Glo line for data connection. 

   How To Gift Data on Glo

   

Data gifting on Glo involves buying a data plan for the recipient with your airtime balance. When you gift data, you are not sharing your data balance, instead, you buy data for the recipient from your airtime balance.

Follow the steps below to gift data on Glo:

1. Dial *312# on your Glo line. 
2. Select option 2, “Gift Data”
3. Then, select the data plan you want to buy for the recipient. 
4. Input the recipient’s Glo number. 
5. Reply with 0 to confirm that you want to gift the recipient with the selected data plan.  
6. The price of the data will be deducted from your airtime balance, and the recipient will receive the data plan.

 And just like that, you’ve successfully gifted the recipient with Glo data. You can also try this on the Glo cafe app by selecting the gifting feature. 

Common Issues and Solutions for Transferring Data on Glo

• Transfer not going through? Ensure both numbers are Glo lines.
• Receiving “insufficient balance” Check your data balance first, then top up and retry.
• Error message? Wait 10 minutes and try again.
• Network downtime? Wait and try again later. If the issue persists, contact a Glo customer care agent.

Frequently Asked Questions About Transferring Data on Glo

1. Can I transfer data to any Glo number?

Yes, you can, as long as it’s a registered and active data line.

2. What happens if the transfer fails?

Confirm that you have sufficient data and airtime balance, if not, top up and retry the process.

3. How long does the transferred data last?

For data sharing, it lasts as long as the original data owner’s data plan is supposed to. For data gifting, it lasts as long as the gifted data plan lasts. 

4. Can I stop sharing my data with another Glo number?

Yes, you can. To do this, 

• Dial *321# on your Glo line. 
• Select option 1, “Share Data.” 
• Then select option 2, “Unshare data” and follow the prompt.

OR

• Dial *312# on your Glo line. 
• Select option 3, “Share data.”
• Select option 1, “Share Data,” 
• Then select option 2, “Unshare data” and follow the prompt.

Conclusion 

Transferring data on Glo is a simple and thoughtful way to help your friends and family stay connected. Whether you choose to share your existing data balance or gift a new data plan, the process is straightforward and easy to follow. 

Remember, keeping your data balance topped up is crucial for staying connected. If you need to top up your data, you can use Nosh. Nosh makes it easy to buy data, ensuring you always have enough to share and gift.