How To Transfer/share Data and Airtime From MTN South Africa

Last Updated on June 30, 2025 by admin

MTN South Africa offers a convenient data and airtime transfer service that enables users to share their data bundles with family members, friends, or colleagues.

This service allows both prepaid and postpaid customers to share their data and airtime with other MTN subscribers without incurring any additional fees.

The process is designed to be user-friendly, enabling customers to easily send data to friends or family members who are also on the MTN network. However, it is important to note that data and airtime cannot be transferred to users on other networks

In this article you will learn how to transfer/share data and airtime from one MTN number to another MTN number, alongside all useful information.

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Requirements For Transferring Data  and Airtime On Mtn

To transfer data or airtime on MTN South Africa, there are a few key requirements you’ll need to meet:

General Requirements

•  You must be a registered MTN South Africa customer (prepaid or postpaid).
•  You need enough data or airtime in your account to share.
• The recipient must also be on the MTN South Africa network.
• For airtime transfers via Me2U, you must have a Me2U PIN set up.

For Data Transfers (DataShare)

• You must have an active data bundle (not bonus or promotional data).
• You can only share with up to 5 MTN numbers.
• Data bundles must be valid and unexpired at the time of sharing.

 For Airtime Transfers (Me2U)

• You can transfer from as little as R2.
• Daily and monthly limits apply (e.g., up to R200/day and R1,000/month).
• You cannot transfer borrowed airtime (like from XtraTime).

Also read: How to Borrow Airtime or Data from MTN South Africa

How to transfer data from MTN to MTN in South Africa

To transfer data from one MTN number to another in South Africa, you’ve got a few easy options:

Using USSD Code

1. Dial *136*5# on your MTN phone.
2. Select “Manage Data Bundles”.
3. Choose “DataShare” or “Send Data”.
4. Enter the recipient’s MTN number.
5. Enter the amount of data you want to send.
6. Confirm the transfer using your MTN PIN (default is usually 0000, but you can change it).

With the MTN App

If you prefer a visual interface, the MyMTN app lets you manage data sharing easily under the “DataShare” section.

• Open the myMTN app and log in.
• Tap on “Share” or “DataShare”.
• Enter the recipient’s number and the amount of data.
• Confirm the transaction.

Read; All MTN South Africa ussd to find information and request services quickly, manage your account

How to create mtn south africa pin

To create or change your MTN South Africa PIN—used for services like data or airtime transfers—here’s how to do it:

Using USSD

1. Dial *136*3# on your MTN phone.
2. Select the option for “Me2U” or “PIN Management”.
3. Follow the prompts to create a 5-digit PIN.

Resetting Your MTN Transfer PIN

If you’ve forgotten your MTN South Africa transfer PIN,  you can easily reset it. Here’s how:

1. Dial *136*3# on your MTN line.
2. Select the option for “Me2U” or “PIN Management”.
3. Choose to reset your PIN.
4. You may be asked to verify your identity via SMS or a security question.

Alternatively, if you’re using the MyMTN app, you can go to the “Me2U” or “DataShare” section and follow the prompts to reset your PIN there.

Once reset, you’ll be able to set a new 5-digit PIN and continue transferring data or airtime securely.

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