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In Nigeria, sharing airtime with friends and family is easy thanks to the Me2U, Share & Sell, and EasyShare services offered by telecom providers. Whether you’re on MTN, Airtel, Glo, or 9mobile, this guide will walk you through the exact steps to transfer airtime from your SIM to another SIM on the same network.
🔶 1. How to Share Airtime on MTN (MTN Share)
MTN Share (formerly Share ‘n’ Sell) allows prepaid and postpaid users to send airtime to other MTN users.
✅ How to Activate / Reset MTN PIN:
- Default PIN is 0000. You must change it before any transfer.
- To change PIN:
Dial*321*DefaultPIN*NewPIN*NewPIN#
Example:*321*0000*1234*1234#
📤 How to Transfer Airtime:
- Dial:
*321*Recipient’sNumber*Amount*PIN#
Example:*321*08031234567*100*1234#
🔴 2. How to Share Airtime on Airtel (Me2U)
Airtel Me2U lets you share airtime with another Airtel subscriber easily.
✅ How to Activate / Reset Airtel PIN:
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Default PIN is 1234. Change it by sending an SMS:
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Text:
PIN 1234 4321to432(Replace 4321 with your new PIN)
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📤 How to Transfer Airtime:
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Dial:
*432#and follow the prompt
OR -
Use SMS:
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Text:
2U 08020000000 100 4321to432
(Replace number, amount, and PIN accordingly)
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🟢 3. How to Share Airtime on Glo (EasyShare)
Glo EasyShare allows you to transfer airtime between Glo numbers.
✅ How to Activate / Reset Glo PIN:
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Default PIN is 00000
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To change your PIN:
Dial*132*00000*NewPIN*NewPIN#
Example:*132*00000*12345*12345#
📤 How to Transfer Airtime:
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Dial:
*131*RecipientNumber*Amount*PIN#
Example:*131*08051234567*200*12345#
🔵 4. How to Share Airtime on 9mobile (formerly Etisalat)
9mobile allows airtime sharing using their Transfer Code system.
✅ How to Activate / Reset 9mobile PIN:
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Default PIN is 0000
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Change it by dialing:
*247*0000*NewPIN#
Example:*247*0000*1234#
📤 How to Transfer Airtime:
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Dial:
*223*PIN*Amount*RecipientNumber#
Example:*223*1234*100*08091234567#
📝 Important Notes for All Networks
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You can only send airtime within the same network.
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Most networks allow multiple transfers per day, but daily limits apply.
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Always ensure you have enough balance plus any service charge (if applicable).
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You can’t reverse an airtime transfer — double-check the number before sending.
💡 Final Thoughts
Airtime sharing is a lifesaver when someone runs out of credit unexpectedly. Whether you’re helping a friend in need, sending a quick top-up to family, or managing multiple lines, knowing how to transfer airtime easily is a must in Nigeria.
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