Airtime transfer is a service provided by MTN South Africa that allows you to transfer airtime to other MTN customers. This service comes in handy when you need to recharge the phones of your friends and family members urgently. In this article, we will show you how to transfer airtime from MTN to MTN South Africa.
Requirements for Airtime Transfer
Before you can transfer airtime, ensure that:
- You have enough airtime balance to complete the transfer
- You are a registered MTN South Africa subscriber
- You know the phone number of the recipient
How to Transfer Airtime from MTN to MTN South Africa
There are different ways to transfer airtime from MTN to MTN South Africa:
Option 1: Via USSD
To transfer airtime using USSD, simply dial *136*3# and follow the prompts. You will be asked to enter the phone number of the recipient, the amount of airtime you wish to transfer, and your pin. You will then receive a confirmation message with the details of the transaction.
Option 2: Via SMS
To transfer airtime via SMS, send an SMS to 136 with the following details:
| Format | Description/example |
|---|---|
| Transfer [recipient’s number] [amount] [PIN] | Transfer 0831234567 10 1234 |
Option 3: Via MTN App
To transfer airtime using the MTN app, follow these steps:
- Download and install the MTN app on your phone
- Log in using your MTN South Africa phone number and your PIN
- Click on the “Airtime Transfer” option on the app’s homepage
- Enter the phone number of the recipient and the amount of airtime you wish to transfer
- Click “Transfer” and then confirm the transaction
Important Things to Note
- You will be charged a service fee for airtime transfer
- You can only transfer airtime to MTN South Africa customers
- The minimum amount of airtime you can transfer is R5, and the maximum is R200
- Your PIN is a 4-digit number that you created when you registered your MTN South Africa SIM card. If you have forgotten your PIN, you can reset it by dialing *136*11# and following the instructions
- Make sure that you enter the correct phone number of the recipient to avoid sending the airtime to the wrong person
Now that you know how to transfer airtime from MTN to MTN South Africa, you can easily recharge the phones of your loved ones anytime, anywhere.
