How to Transfer MB on Airtel

If you have wireless service with Bharti Airtel, you can share or transfer megabytes (MB) of data to any individual who also has service with Airtel. MB can be transferred once a day using shortcodes and the recipient’s phone number. You can also add up to four customers to your Airtel data sharing group. This wikiHow teaches you how to send MBs to another prepaid Airtel customer.

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Sending MBs to an Airtel Customer

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    Verify that the individual to whom you’re transferring MB is on Airtel’s network. You can only transfer MB to those who also have service with Airtel.
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    Determine the amount of MB you want to transfer. At this time, you can only transfer MB in increments of 10, 25, and 60.
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    Dial *141*712*. This is the start of the code to send MB on Airtel. Do not send the call just yet.
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    Add one of the following codes after the star (*). Depending on how much data you want to send, add one of the following codes. You can only send data once per day.
    • 10 MB: 11*
    • 25 MB: 9*
    • 60 MB: 4*
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    Add the recipient's number followed by a pound (#) sign. Dial the recipients 10 digit number followed by the pound sign (#) after the star (*). The entire code should look something like this: *141*712*9*8888888888#
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    Send the call. Press the button that resembles a phone on dial-pad to send the call. This sends data to the person you want to transfer data to. You can only make one transaction per day.[1]
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    Follow the information on the screen. After sending the call, follow the information on the screen for further instructions.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Can I transfer MB from an Airtel SIM to another SIM?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes. Dial *141#, then follow the instructions. Click on the gift data option, then change your default PIN.
  • Question
    How can I transfer 100mb of data?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Many ways. A few options...Upload the file to a Google account via the "Google Drive". Search for a free FTP site and upload it there. Use a file splitting application and send it as smaller pieces. Mail it on a USB drive or similar device. Make the file smaller by using a zip utility such as "winrar".
  • Question
    How do i transfer 13 GB?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It can't be transferred as there are only 3 options for sending mobile data 1. 10mb 2. 25mb 3. 60mb
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Warnings

  • Airtel may charge fees for transferring MB on Airtel’s network. To verify the fee for transferring MB based on your wireless data plan, dial *141*1* from your Airtel phone.
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References

  1. ↑ https://www.legit.ng/1100111-how-share-data-airtel.html

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Article SummaryX

1. Verify the person you want to transfer data to also has Airtel.
2. Start by dialing *141*712*.
3. Add 11* to send 10 MB, add 9* to send 25 MB, add 4* to send 60 MB.
4. Add the recipients phone number followed by the # sign.
5. Send the call.

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