How To Transfer Airtime on MTN in South Africa in 2025

You can occasionally need to transfer airtime to another MTN line from your airtime balance, be it in South Africa or somewhere else.

Or perhaps you find yourself in a scenario where you need airtime but are unable to purchase or recharge at that point, so your only option is to have someone send it to you. In that case, how can you reach a possible sender without using mobile data or airtime?

In addition, since MTN is widely used in South Africa, you likely have friends and relatives who use the service. You may want to share data and airtime with other MTN users and this comes with ease.

So, how is that possible? We’ll walk you through the process of using MTN to transfer airtime in South Africa. 

Ways to Transfer Airtime from MTN to MTN in South Africa

MTN is the biggest telecommunications company in Africa and one of the biggest globally. Currently, this South African international network operator serves more than 20 countries in Asia and Africa.

Among the three mobile network operators in South Africa, MTN South Africa is the second-biggest and is well-known for its innovative products and superior network performance.

Now, in the event that you have extra airtime or someone else needs it, you might choose to share it as a good Samaritan. There are various methods you can use on your MTN line to share and transfer airtime, regardless of the reasons.

Below are 3 ways through which you can share MTN airtime:

• Through USSD. You can find it also in the MTN USSD Codes in South Africa.
• Through MTN PayAsYouGo
• By using myMTN app

Before we show you how to do the transfer of airtime from your MTN to another MTN line, let’s see how to request from others.

See also: Speculation: MTN will Increase data price in South Africa

How to Request Transfer of Airtime on MTN in South Africa

The MTN Me2U service is available to you if you need to request an airtime transfer from another MTN subscriber in South Africa.

You can ask friends or relatives to transfer MTN data, SMSs, or airtime directly to your line by using this service. It’s also free.

Simply dial *136*3# and follow the instructions to request airtime. For easier access, you can just dial *136*6328*the cell phone number you are requesting from#.

See also: How to Transfer Data on MTN, Telkom, Vodacom, and Cell C in South Africa 2024

Transferring Airtime on MTN Through USSD

To transfer airtime from your MTN to another MTN in South Africa, you should also use the MTN Me2U service. This is almost similar to the way you request airtime from others.

Just dial *136*3# and adhere to the displayed prompts. Alternatively, you may just dial *136*6328*(phone number to which you are sending airtime)*(airtime value)#.

Only the amount you transfer will be deducted; Me2U transactions are free.

See also: Step-by-Step Guide on How to do a SIM Swap on MTN in South Africa

How To Transfer Airtime on MTN if You Are a PayAsYouGo Customer

From your remaining MTN PayAsYouGo balance, you can transfer airtime, SMS Bundles, and Internet Bundles to any other MTN PayAsYouGo, Anytime TopUp, or Off Peak TopUp customer.

They will only deduct the amount you want to transfer from your available MTN PayAsYouGo airtime balance. For example, if you transfer airtime of R5 from your available R25 airtime balance, you will have an R20 airtime balance remaining.

However, the transfer will be taken out of your airtime expiry wallet if there are funds in it, enabling you to make additional transfers.

After doing the transfer, you will receive an SMS with the transaction details and the balance of your remaining airtime.

You can transfer money in R1.00 increments starting at R2.00.

Only R1,000.00 per day and R10,000.00 per month can be transferred.

Also, the maximum amount of airtime you can receive is R200 per day and R1,000 per month. Data bundles and SMS are not included in these limits.

See also: How to Know Who is Sharing My Data on Glo, MTN, Airtel

How To Transfer Airtime from MTN to MTN Using myMTN App in South Africa

With the MTN mobile app, sending airtime to loved ones has never been simpler if you’re a South African MTN mobile user. Here is a detailed guide on how to transfer airtime:

• On your smartphone, download and install the MTN mobile app.
• To access the app, enter your MTN number and password during registration.
• From the main menu, select “Airtime Share.”
• Input the desired transfer amount along with the recipient’s MTN number.
• Enter the PIN for your MTN mobile app and confirm the transaction.
• The transferred airtime will be included in an SMS notice sent to the receiver.

See also: How to Use the Mtn MoMo App: Get the MoMo App Today

FAQs

Conclusion

As you can see, transferring airtime between MTN lines in South Africa is a simple process. Using the myMTN app, or USSD makes it easy to provide a helping hand to friends and relatives who are in need.

Not only are you sharing airtime with each transfer, but you’re also connecting and being good to others.

References

• Mtn.co.za – How To Share MTN Airtime using MTN ME2U in South Africa
• Techcabal.com – How to transfer or request airtime on MTN in South Africa

Recommendations

• Ghana’s Telecom Authority Addresses Data Pricing Concerns and MTN’s Status
• Latest Update on MTN Night Plan: Code, How to Subscribe and Check Data Balance
• How to borrow airtime and data from MTN in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Kenya in 2024
• How to use MTN MoMo in South Africa 2024
• MTN Signals Potential Data Price Increases in South Africa