You can transfer airtime from mtn to mtn using code or SMS. Both of them are equally fast and very convenient to use meaning no matter the method you chose to use, you will be fine with it.

But before you start using this service (mtn share), it is recommended that you change your PIN to the desired one that is easily remembered by you but not easily guessed by someone else (especially someone close to you).

How to Change Your MTN Share Transfer PIN

To change your mtn transfer PIN using code, dial *777*Default PIN*New PIN* New PIN# where 0000 is the default PIN and any 4-digit number of your choice is the new pin. To change your PIN to 0495, dial *777*0000*0495*0495#.

You can equally change your mtn share PIN using SMS by sending Default_PIN New_PIN New_PIN to 777 where your default PIN is 0000 and your new PIN is any other 4-digit number you can easily remember but that can not be easily guessed by others.

Irrespective of the method you chose to use, you will receive a success message from mtn letting you know that your PIN has been successfully changed.

As mentioned above, the name of this service is mtn share but most people still refer to it as mtn share n sell or share and sell and that is because it is what it has been called for years now (since it was launched).

Below are the details about sending credit on mtn network, limitations, and new ways (code and SMS).

How to Transfer Airtime from MTN to MTN Using code

To send credit from your own mtn line to another mtn number using code, dial *777*Beneficiary’s MTN Number*Airtime Amount*Transfer PIN#. If you are using this code for the first time, the default transfer pin is 0000. You can not send airtime to another network’s number and you can’t transfer more than 5000 Naira at a time.

Let us assume that you want to transfer N500 credit to this phone number 08012345678. You should simply dial *777*08012345678*500*0000# and the airtime will be transferred. You will get an SMS confirming the transaction.

How to Transfer Airtime from MTN to MTN Using SMS

Text Transfer Beneficiary’s_Number Amount PIN to 777. Reply YES when you are asked to confirm you want to send credit and you will receive a reply back letting you know that your airtime has been sent.

Assuming you want to transfer N800 airtime to this phone number 08012345678. You should text “Transfer 08012345678 800 0000” (without the quote) to 777. There must be a space between them and you must text in this particular order for your airtime transfer to be successful.

The process of transferring airtime on MTN is irreversible so before you do your transfer, ensure that it is the correct phone number and you don’t send it to the wrong person.

You can only share credit that you buy and not bonuses which means your mtn yafun yafun and mtn beta talk bonus aren’t eligible for this service.

MTN Share Limitations

The minimum amount you can transfer is 50 Naira while the maximum amount you can transfer per transaction is 5000 Naira
You can’t transfer more than 100,000 Naira credit in a single day
Your transfer has to be in complete Naira amounts and not in kobo
You will only be able to send airtime if you have enough yourself and you can’t use the service if you are owing mtn airtime.

MTN Share Charges

For each airtime transfer transaction you make, there is a fee to be paid. The amount of this fee varies depending on the amount of airtime you are transferring.

From N1 to N100 – N3 service charge
N101 to N500 – N5 service charge
From N501 to N5000 – N10 service charge.

These amounts are auto-deducted from your airtime balance upon each successful transaction.

Final Thought on MTN Airtime Transfer

Irrespective of the method you employ to send airtime from your mtn sim to another mtn line, the service is fast and easy to use by anybody whether you are used to the network or a new subscriber.

Make sure your change your transfer PIN immediately after you buy a new mtn sim. This is to make sure not just anybody can transfer credit from your sim to themselves or to another number.

Just so you know, Airtime isn’t the only thing you can transfer between mtn lines, you can also transfer data from one mtn line to another easily.