How To Share Data On MTN: Easy Way To Transfer MB On MTN Line

We will show you how to share data on an MTN-to-MTN line with the correct USSD code to use in sharing megabytes on the MTN network. MTN is the biggest network operator, with a vast client base.

This is a guide that explains how to share data on MTN and provides the code to do so. You should know that using the network to transfer data—also referred to as MTN share and sell—is simple and cost-free. You may even ask other MTN users for a subscription bundle using the MTN data share code.

If you have a data subscription (data bundle) on your MTN line and you feel you cannot finish it, you can share it with family and friends. This is a welcome development because sometimes we have a lot of data and don’t know what to do with it (Times lol).

With the data gifting you can buy, share, and even transfer data to your family and friends. You can also use the service to buy data for your friends on their phones and your friends or family who use MTN routers. See how to check your MTN number.

Three methods can be used to transfer data on the MTN service and it is through the (1) myMTN app, (2) USSD (3). We are going to explain all the methods you can use if you want to share your data with loved ones. It won’t take you more than a few minutes to complete your data transfer on MTN.

What is the Code To Share Data On MTN 2025?

The correct USSD code to share data on the MTN network is *321#.

In recent times there has been a change mandate for all network providers in Nigeria by the NCC that they should all use a unique code which is what made MTN change their data sharing (MTN share and sell) code to *321#.

[USSD Method] How To Share Data On Your MTN Line 2025

This is how you can share/transfer data on your MTN line from your existing data (megabyte) balance to another MTN line using a unique USSD:

• Open your smartphone dialer app
• All you need to do now to share data on MTN is to dial *321*receivers phone number*data amount#. E.g. *321*08163440021*500#
• OR dial *321# and follow the prompt you see on your screen (remembering that the code to share data on mtn is *321#)
• Select option 2 and click on send to continue
• Choose 1, 2, or 3, depending on the MB size you’d like to share with the person.
• Click on send to complete the data megabyte sharing on your MTN Network.

This step is an automatic process so you should crosscheck the amount of data you are sending and the number you are sending to before pressing OK.

Using SMS Method to transfer Data on MTN Line

To share data on MTN with another MTN user through SMS is simple, follow these steps:

• Open your SMS app on your smartphone
• create an SMS in this format with your MTN line: Transfer the Phone number data amount and send it to 321.  For example, transfer 08035952882 250 to 321

You should be sure of the phone number before you press send because once you send you can’t get your data back. If you make a mistake with the phone number another user will just get free data – Lol. There is no code required before you carry out this transaction.

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How to Buy MTN Data for a Friend

Buying MTN data for a friend is very easy and this comes in if you don’t have sufficient data to share with family and friends.

You can choose to buy any MTN data plan for your friend and it will be charged from your airtime balance. To buy/gift data for a friend on the MTN line you need to:

• Dial *312* bundle activation code*receivers phone number# and send. Very easy as you can see. For a better example *312*106*08035912312# you can use this method to buy data of any amount for your friend.

Before I go let’s talk about a popular feature on the MTN network which is called the What is Mtn Share and Sell.

What is MTN Share and Sell and What is the code?

MTN’s share and sell is a feature that MTN rolled out on their system years ago that has made it possible for any MTN user to transfer their data subscription to another MTN user without any hassle. The latest & correct MTN share and sell code is *321#.

The MTN share and sell is one of the features that has made most Nigerians fall in love with MTN and made MTN become their main service provider because back in the day it was only MTN that made data sharing possible between two people using MTN.

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The method varies for both prepaid and postpaid users.

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