How to Transfer Airtime and Data on Airtel in 2025 (Me2U & Data Gifting Guide)
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How to Transfer Airtime and Data on Airtel in 2025 (Me2U & Data Gifting Guide) |
Want to share your Airtel airtime or data with family or friends? In 2025, Airtel Nigeria still offers two easy ways to transfer:
- Me2U (for airtime)
- Data Gifting/Sharing (for internet bundles)
Here’s a complete step-by-step guide to using both features on your Airtel SIM.
1. How to Transfer Airtime Using Airtel Me2U
Airtel Me2U allows you to send airtime (credit) to another Airtel line instantly.
Requirements:
- Sender and receiver must both be on Airtel
- You must know your Me2U PIN
Default Me2U PIN:
- 1234 (you must change this before first use)
How to Change Your Me2U PIN:
Dial:
*432*defaultPIN*newPIN*newPIN#
Example:
*432*1234*2025*2025#
(to change your PIN to 2025)
How to Transfer Airtime:
Dial:
*432*AirtelNumber*Amount*PIN#
Example:
*432*08021234567*200*2025#
You’ll get a confirmation instantly.
2. How to Share Data on Airtel (Data Gifting & Data Me2U)
Airtel offers two ways to share internet:
Option 1: Data Gifting
Buy data directly for another Airtel line
USSD Code:
*312*AirtelNumber#
Then follow the menu to:
- Select Data Gifting
- Choose a data plan
- Confirm
Option 2: Data Me2U
Send from your existing data balance.
USSD Code:
*312*Share*RecipientNumber*DataAmount#
Example:
*312*Share*08021234567*200#
Minimum shareable amount is 10MB, maximum is 200MB per day.
Alternative: Using Airtel Thanks App
Download Airtel Thanks App for easier management:
- Open the app
- Go to Services > Share/Transfer
- Select Airtime or Data
- Enter recipient and confirm
Airtime & Data Transfer FAQs
Q: Can I reverse a transfer?
A: ❌ No. Once transferred, it's final.
Q: Can I send to non-Airtel numbers?
A: ❌ No. Airtel Me2U and data sharing only work within Airtel.
Q: What if I forget my Me2U PIN?
A: Call Airtel customer care: 111
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