Have you ever want to transfer Airtime to your loved ones but find it difficult? Have you tried to do so with some steps but proofed abortive? If yes, I am glad you found this article as it’s going to give you all you need to know about how to transfer Airtime on MTN and this article is going to show you the simplest method that can used to transfer Airtime from one MTN to another.
This article will explain in details, how to transfer Airtime on MTN network, and show you in detailed step by steps, how to get the airtime transfer done on MTN. Also, we have scanned through some individuals complaints and have decided to provide solution to the major problems that people do face while trying to transfer Airtime on their MTN sim card.
However, you should fully know that the guide provided in this article can only be used to transfer Airtime to others using the same network as the one you intended to use in sharing the Airtime. For example, you will only be able to send airtime from one MTN to another MTN sim card and not from MTN to Airtel or from MTN to Glo and as the case maybe.
You Can Also Read: How To Transfer Airtime From Airtel To Other Networks
Without further ado, below are the steps you need to take to fully fulfill your intention on knowing how to transfer Airtime on MTN.
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How to Transfer Airtime on MTN Network
There are more than one ways that can be utilized in transferring airtime from one MTN to another and we have scanned through the available methods and picked the best two for you, the two methods will be fully discussed in this guide and you will be able to pick the one you understand the best.
The two ways in which Airtime can be shared on MTN and that will be discussed in this guide are; the use of SMS and USSD code.
For the two methods to be discussed in this guide, there is one thing that is common to them and this is MTN transfer PIN which is generally being referred to as MTN share and shell PIN, you must have this PIN first.
How To Get MTN Transfer PIN On MTN Share
In order to transfer Airtime from one MTN sim card to another, you have to register for MTN Share and shell service where you will have to create a transfer PIN of four digits which will be required at anytime you want to transfer Airtime from your MTN sim card to other.
I strongly believe that you will be asking yourself by now, how to get MTN transfer PIN, you don’t have to worry yourself about that as this article is going to show you everything you need on how to get your MTN transfer PIN and this is what makes this guide a complete step by step guide on how to transfer Airtime on MTN.
Every MTN users has a default PIN which is 0000, so to Start transferring airtime to others, you will have to change the default PIN to your own unique PIN. The default PIN has been attached to every registered MTN sim card and you don’t have to go through any additional stress to get the pin again, all you need is to activate it and start using it to transfer Airtime on MTN.
How To Activate MTN Transfer PIN
As I have told you in the earlier part of this guide that every MTN users has their default transfer PIN and all you need to do is to activate it and start using it to transfer Airtime and in this note, the next thing is to show you how to activate the MTN transfer PIN.
I am glad that the process of activating MTN transfer PIN is very simple and can be completed in just few clicks. All you have to do is to change your default PIN of 0000 to a unique PIN of four digits that you will be able to remember at anytime you intend to transfer Airtime on MTN.
You can change your default PIN through SMS or with the use of USSD code and how to change it in both ways will be explained to you right here, however, you should take notes that your new PIN must contains four digits (4 digits).
How To Change Your MTN Transfer Default PIN Via SMS
If you want to change your default MTN transfer PIN by the use of SMS, simply follow the instructions below and you should be done in no time.
- Go to your phone message and create a new message in the format below.
- 0000 New PIN New PIN and send it to 777.
- For example, if you want to use 4475 as your PIN, you will send 0000 4475 4475 to 777.
- The 0000 in the message is your default PIN.
- The 4475 is your new pin.
After which you have followed the instructions above strictly, you will receive a message that your PIN has been changed successfully.
How To Change Your MTN Transfer Default PIN Via USSD Code
If you want to change your default MTN transfer PIN by the use of SMS, simply follow the instructions below and you should be done in no time.
- Open your phone dial pad and dial *600*default PIN*New PIN*New PIN# and send.
- For example, if you want to use 4475 as your PIN, then you will dial *600*0000*4475*4475#.
- You will receive a message that your PIN has been changed successfully.
How To Change Forgotten MTN Transfer PIN
I have gotten a significant amount of request on how to change forgotten MTN transfer PIN and some people even think it isn’t possible, no, it’s very possible and can be done in just few clicks.
If you want to change Your forgotten new password, all you have to do is to reset your password to default as said in the previous part of this guide and from their, you will change it to New one, you don’t know how to reset the forgotten MTN transfer PIN to default right, follow the instructions below.
How To Reset Forgotten MTN Transfer PIN To Default
If you want to reset an MTN Transfer PIN that you have forgotten, all you have to do is to contact MTN customer service via any medium of your choice. You can call them on 180 or chat them up on WhatsApp.
Choose your preferred language and select the option to speak with the customer care representative, once any of MTN customer care representative picked your call, tell him/her that you forgot your old MTN transfer PIN on share and shell and you want it to be reset to the default.
Your MTN transfer PIN will be reset to the default, if you will like to let the new code to be set for you, you can also request for that and your new code will be sent to you.
Once your forgotten MTN transfer PIN has been reset to default, follow the instructions on how to change MTN transfer PIN above and use it to change the PIN to a New and unique one.
However, in some cases, they might send you another PIN that is different from 0000 then, you will replace 0000 with the PIN they sent to you. This implies that any code you received after the call is now your default MTN transfer PIN.
Now that have create your own transfer PIN, you can now transfer airtime to anyone at anytime.
If you didn’t forget, I promised to explain two different methods you can utilize to transfer Airtime on MTN and having get to this section of how to transfer Airtime on MTN, I will be showing you the two methods as promised.
How to Transfer Airtime on MTN through SMS
The first method is to send airtime to others with the use of SMS and if you interested in using this method to send airtime on MTN, simply follow the instructions below.
To transfer Airtime on MTN using SMS, Go to your phone message and type the recipient phone number amount PIN and send it to 777
For example if you want to transfer N100 Airtime to 08166667777 and your transfer PIN is 4475, then you’re going to type ‘Transfer 08166667777 100 4475’ and send it to 777.
You will get a message from 777 informing you with the details of your transaction and the recipient will receive the airtime immediately.
How to transfer Airtime through USSD
To transfer Airtime through USSD, open your phone dial pad and dial *600*recipient phone number*amount*PIN#.
For example, if you want to transfer N100 Airtime to 08166667777 and your transfer PIN is 4475, then you’re going to type *600*08166667777*100*4475#.
You will get a message from 777 with detailed information about your transaction and if it’s successful, the recipient will receive the airtime immediately.
Note: Make sure that you have sufficient balance before attempting to transfer Airtime to others.
Conclusion: Above are detailed information on all you need to know on how to transfer Airtime on MTN with two active methods that you can use to send the airtime without any form of stress. If you folly the instructions provided in the guide, then you shouldn’t have any issue in sending MTN airtime to your loved ones as the guide has provide you with all you need to know and as well provide solution to the only problem that can prevent you from using MTN share and shell service.
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Is there any way I can change airtime to cash without using share and sell cos have forgotten my old pin
Call customer service to reset it