Welcome to our guide on how to transfer data on Cell C. Data transfer is a common practice among mobile phone users in South Africa. It enables you to share data with your loved ones or even transfer data from your Cell C account to another. In this blog post, we will be guiding you through the process of transferring data on Cell C. So, let's dive right into it!
Step 1: Register for a Cell C data transfer PIN
Before you can transfer data on Cell C, you need to register for a data transfer PIN. You can do this by dialing *147# and follow the prompts to create your PIN. Remember to keep your PIN safe as you will need it every time you want to initiate a data transfer.
Step 2: Check your data balance
Before you transfer data to someone else, it is important to ensure that you have enough data bundles left on your account. You can do this by dialing *147# and select the option for balance enquiries. The system will then display your data balance.
Step 3: Initiate the transfer
To initiate a data transfer on Cell C, follow the steps below:
- Dial *147# on your phone
- Select the option for transferring data
- Enter the Cell C number of the person you want to transfer data to
- Enter the amount of data you want to transfer
- Enter your data transfer PIN when prompted
Step 4: Confirm the transfer
After entering your data transfer PIN, you will receive a confirmation message with the details of the data transfer. Carefully go through the message to confirm that the details are correct. If the details are correct, reply with "Y" to confirm the transfer.
Note:
If you do not confirm the transfer within 5 minutes, the transaction will be cancelled.
Step 5: Notify the recipient of the data transfer
After confirming the data transfer, it is important to let the recipient know that you have transferred data to their account. This will enable them to start using the data bundles immediately.
Note:
The recipient must have a Cell C SIM card to receive the transferred data.
Congratulations, you have successfully transferred data on Cell C. Remember to keep your data transfer PIN safe to avoid unauthorized data transfers.