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| Code to Transfer Data on MTN in 2025 (Updated Guide) |
Have excess data and want to share with friends or family? MTN Nigeria makes it easy to transfer data from your own bundle to another MTN user using a simple USSD code. This updated 2025 guide will show you exactly how to transfer data on MTN using USSD, SMS, or the MyMTN app.
What You Need to Know
MTN allows you to:
- Transfer from your existing data bundle
- Share at least 50MB and up to 1GB per transfer
- Transfer a total of 2GB per day max
MTN Data Transfer Code (USSD)
To transfer data via USSD:
- Dial:
*321*2*PhoneNumber*DataAmount#
Example:*321*2*08031234567*500#to send 500MB - Confirm the transfer
You'll get a confirmation message if successful.
Alternative Method (Via Menu)
- Dial
*321# - Select
2– Data Share - Choose
1– Transfer from Data Balance - Enter recipient's number (MTN only)
- Enter data amount (e.g. 100, 200, 500)
- Confirm
Important Data Transfer Rules
| Rule | Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum per transfer | 50MB |
| Maximum per transfer | 1GB |
| Daily limit | 2GB total |
| Transfer to | MTN Numbers only |
| Transfer from | Data balance (not bonus) |
You Cannot:
- Transfer bonus data
- Transfer if you have no active bundle
- Transfer more than your remaining bundle
How to Use MyMTN App to Transfer Data
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Download the app:
👉 Google Play Store
👉 Apple App Store -
Log in with your number
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Tap on “Share Data” or “Data Gifting”
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Enter the recipient’s number and amount
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Confirm
How to Check Data Balance
Use any of these:
- Dial
*310# - Use MyMTN app
- SMS “2” to 131
How to Change Your MTN Data Transfer PIN
By default, your PIN is 0000. You must change it before transferring data.
To change:
Dial *321*1*OldPIN*NewPIN#
Example: *321*1*0000*1234#
Summary Table
| Action | Code |
|---|---|
| Transfer Data | *321*2*PhoneNumber*DataAmount# |
| Change PIN | *321*1*0000*NewPIN# |
| Share via Menu | *321# → Data Share |
| Check Data Balance | *310# |
Final Tip
To avoid failed transfers, ensure:
- You have enough main data balance
- You're not exceeding the 1GB per transfer limit
- You're using a valid MTN number
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