Are you a Vodacom prepaid user struggling to transfer data to another user or device? You're not alone. Many people find it challenging to transfer data between Vodacom prepaid devices or SIM cards. Therefore, in this article, we will show you how to transfer data on Vodacom prepaid in a few easy steps.
Checking available data balance
Before transferring data to another user, you need to check whether you have enough data balance or not. You can check your data balance either by dialing *111# from your phone or by using the My Vodacom App.
Transferring Data to another Vodacom number
Method 1: Via SMS
To transfer data from your Vodacom SIM to another Vodacom number, you can send an SMS with the following text:
DATARECIPIENT NUMBERAMOUNT OF MB
So, for example, if you want to transfer 500MB to the number 071XXXXXXX, you will have to send the following text:
DATAREC 071XXXXXXX 500MB
Once you have sent the SMS, you will receive a confirmation message informing you whether the transfer was successful or not.
Method 2: Via USSD Code
You can also transfer data through USSD code by dialing *135# from your phone and selecting "Buy Bundles and Services". Then select "Data Bundles" and then "For Another Number". After that, you will be able to enter the number of the recipient, the amount of data you want to transfer, and then confirm the transaction.
Transferring data to another device
Method 1: Via My Vodacom App
If you want to transfer data from one device to another, you can use the My Vodacom App. First, you need to download the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. After installation, open the app and select the "Buy Bundles" option. Then select "Data bundles" and choose the bundle you want to transfer. At this point, select the "Transfer" option, and it will prompt you to enter the number of the device you want to transfer the data to.
Method 2: Via USSD code
You can also transfer data from one device to another through USSD code by dialing *135#. Select "Buy Bundles and Services" and then "Data Bundle". After that choose "My Number" and "Data Bundle Transfer". Enter the number of the recipient device and the amount of data and then confirm.
Conclusion
Transferring data on Vodacom prepaid is quite simple and easy if you follow these steps. You can transfer data to other Vodacom numbers or to another device with just a few clicks. If you encounter any problems while transferring data, contact Vodacom customer care for immediate assistance.
