How To Transfer Data From Airtel To MTN

Are you tired of running out of data on your MTN line, and not being able to recharge immediately while having excess data on your Airtel line? This guide on how to transfer data from Airtel to MTN will show you the possibility of not on how to transfer your excess Airtel data to your MTN line. 

Or perhaps you have a friend or family member on the MTN network who needs some extra data or airtime? Whatever the case may be, transferring data or airtime from Airtel to MTN is a convenient and helpful solution, but the question is that is it possible to transfer or share data from Airtel to MTN. In this post, I will discuss any possible ways of transferring data from your Airtel network to the MTN network. 

Can You Really Transfer Data From Airtel to MTN 

Transferring data from Airtel to MTN is currently not possible using any of the official data transfer channels provided by both Airtel and MTN. Telecommunication networks do not have a system that enables the transfer of data between and among themselves, hence they do not allow for data transfers across networks. Therefore, if you are looking to transfer data from Airtel to MTN, you have to explore alternative methods provided by third party platforms, if there are any that are working. 

Requirements For Airtel to MTN Data Transfer

Transferring data from Airtel to MTN requires you the sender and the receiver to meet the eligibility criteria. Both the data sender and the data recipient need to have an active SIM card on Airtel and MTN respectively. Transferring data from Airtel to MTN may only be possible through third-party apps or websites. 

Therefore, the first requirement is to have access to a reliable third-party platform that supports data transfer between the Airtel and MTN networks. To be eligible for data transfer, you must have an active data plan on your Airtel line and sufficient data balance to transfer. 

It is important to ensure that the third-party platform used for data transfer is secure and reliable, if anyone is available to perform the Airtel data transfer from Airtel to MTN.

Daily Limits For Airtel To MTN Data Transfer  

Data transfer between subscribers across different networks does not apply, this is because data transfer from Airtel to MTN is not possible, therefore there is no talk of data transfer limit for a service that is not available in the first place. But Airtel has a data transfer limit for data transfers between Airtel subscribers on the Airtel telecommunication network.

How to Transfer Data From Airtel to MTN Using USSD 

Transferring data on the Airtel network using the USSD code can be done using the code *312#. You can dial this code and then follow the prompts to transfer and share data from Airtel line to another Airtel line.

This *312# USSD code does not work for data transfer from Airtel to MTN, or any of the other big telecommunication networks including Glo and 9mobile. So if anyone tells you that you can transfer data from Airtel to MTN my dear it’s a beautiful fat lie. 

How to Transfer Data From Airtel to MTN Using SMS 

You may be thinking the SMS method of data sharing can help you to transfer data from Airtel to MTN, but that is not the case, because you cannot also send or transfer data from Airtel to MTN through SMS. 

The SMS method.of transferring or sharing data is only available and works for data transfers within the Airtel network. This means that you can only use the SMS data sharing channel for sending data between Airtel subscribers and not outside the network.   

How to Transfer Data From Airtel to MTN Using App

Transferring data between different telecommunication networks in Nigeria is not possible, even while using the mobile app of any of the telecommunication networks. You may be wondering why not, well sorry the network operators have not given any reason why. 

Subscribers cannot transfer data across networks but within their respective networks.  You can only perform mobile app data transfer within the Airtel network, and between and among Airtel subscribers, but not for subscribers of MTN or any other networks. You cannot also transfer data from Airtel to MTN using third party apps currently. 

FAQ On How To Transfer Data From Airtel To MTN

How can I transfer Data from Airtel to other networks?

Subscribers are not allowed to transfer data from Airtel to other networks using any of the official data transfer channels or services provided by either the Airtel or MTN network.  

Can I send Data from my Airtel line to an MTN line?

No, you cannot send data from your Airtel line to an MTN line using third party platforms, such as Tingtel and several other platforms offering airtime transfer services.

Why can’t I transfer data from Airtel to MTN?

The telecommunication networks have made it not possible to transfer data from Airtel to MTN directly. 

What is the code to transfer data from Airtel to MTN?

Airtel has no dedicated USSD code for transferring data from the Airtel network to the MTN network. 

Can I transfer data from Airtel to MTN?

No, you can transfer data from Airtel to MTN using the Airtel SmartSHARE service, or any other third party platforms. 

How to share data from Airtel to MTN?

There is no way possible for subscribers to transfer or share data to subscribers that operate on the MTN network. 

In conclusion, transferring data from Airtel to MTN is not possible in any way as I have discussed on this guide, therefore if you are thinking of transferring data from Airtel to MTN in any way, that will not be happening anytime soon. 

This means that if you wish to transfer data from Airtel to MTN, the only option you have is to buy a data plan for the MTN line directly from your bank app or any other channel for direct data purchase. 

 

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