Airtel’s Smart-Share service offers two convenient ways to share internet data with others through two main features: Data Me2U and Data Gifting. While Data Me2U allows you to share data on Airtel with others from your existing data bundle, Data Gifting lets you buy a brand-new data plan using your airtime balance and send it directly to someone else.
If you don't know how to gift data on Airtel, it can be done in three easy ways : using a USSD code, using the Airtel Thanks app and selling gift cards on Tbay to buy data for your loved ones. All three methods are fast, reliable, and perfect for keeping your friends and family connected.
Now, let’s take a closer look at each method to gift Airtel data.
Three Methods to Gift Data on Airtel
1. How to Gift Data on Airtel Using USSD Code?
1. The first step is to open your phone’s dialer and dial *321# which is the code to gift data on Airtel.
2. From the menu, choose Data Gifting to buy a new data plan for someone else. (Use Me2U if you want to share from your own existing bundle.)
3. Next step will be to pick the data bundle you want to gift. Airtel offers daily, weekly, and monthly plans for data gifting.
4. Type the Airtel number of the person you want to send the data to.
5. Review your selection and confirm the transaction. The gifted data will be credited instantly to the recipient, and you’ll receive a confirmation message.
2. Gift Data Using Airtel Thanks App
The Airtel Thanks app is another user-friendly way to gift data. Using the app also allows you to track your gifting history, making it easier to manage multiple gifts or repeat the process for family and friends. Here’s how it works:
1. Open the Airtel Thanks app and log in with your Airtel number.
2. Tap on the Data & Offers section, then select Gift Data.
3. Browse available data plans and select the one you wish to gift.
4. Enter the recipient’s Airtel number and confirm the purchase.
5. The gifted data is added instantly to the recipient’s account, and both you and the recipient receive a confirmation notification.
3. Gift Airtel Data Using Tbay App
Tbay is a popular app to sell gift cards in Nigeria and has been around for more than 6 years. It's one of the most highly rated apps on the Play Store and has thousands of active users daily. What's great about Tbay is that it also allows you to buy airtime and data for friends and family. Here’s how to gift data on Airtel using Tbay:
1. Open the Tbay app and log in to your account.
2. From the homepage, go to the Pay Bills section.
3. Select Buy Data as the service you want to purchase.
4. Fill out the required information, including the recipient’s Airtel number.
4. Choose the data bundle you wish to gift. Tbay offers a variety of plans to suit different needs.
5. Confirm the purchase. The recipient will receive the data instantly.
Benefits of Airtel Data Gifting Feature
The Data Gifting feature allows you to send a fresh data bundle to another Airtel subscriber. This feature is ideal for treating friends or family and ensures they stay connected even when they can’t recharge themselves. Its advantages include:
Instant Delivery: The gifted data on Airtel is credited immediately to the recipient.
Flexible Plans: You can choose from daily, weekly, or monthly bundles.
Convenient Payment: Senders can use their airtime balance to gift data without needing cash or card payments.
Perfect for Any Occasion: You can send data as a gift for birthdays, emergencies, or just to stay in touch.
Differences Between Data Sharing and Data Gifting on Airtel
New Airtel users can sometimes get confused between Data Sharing and Data Gifting. While both features are part of Airtel Smart-Share and share some similarities, they serve different purposes. Their similarities include:
- Both can be done via USSD codes or the Airtel Thanks app.
- Neither feature can be auto-renewed.
Here are the key differences between the two:
1. Frequency of Use
Data Sharing: You can share data only twice per day to a maximum of two different people. You can share to the same person again only after they finish the first shared data.
Data Gifting: You can gift data as many times as you want without any restrictions.
2. Validity of the Bundle
Data Sharing: The shared data inherits the residual validity of the sender’s bundle.
Data Gifting: The gifted data comes with its own validity, independent of the sender’s bundle.
3. Data Allowance/Bundle Size
Data Sharing: Maximum of 200MB per day can be shared.
Data Gifting: Restricted to regular data bundle plans, allowing you to gift larger data amounts.
FAQs
1. How can I gift data on Airtel?
You can gift data on Airtel by purchasing a data bundle for another Airtel user using your own airtime. This can be done via a USSD code, the Airtel Thanks app, or supported third-party apps like Tbay.
2. What is the code to gift data on Airtel?
The code to gift data on Airtel is *321#. Dial it , select Data Gifting, choose a bundle, enter the recipient’s Airtel number, and confirm the transaction.
3. What data bundle plans are available for Data Gifting?
Airtel offers a variety of data plans for gifting, including daily, weekly, and monthly bundles.
4. How frequently can I gift data on Airtel?
There is no fixed limit on how often you can gift data on Airtel. As long as you have sufficient airtime, you can gift data multiple times in a day.
5. Is the gifted data auto-renewed?
No, gifted data is not auto-renewed. Once the data expires or is fully used, it will not renew automatically unless the recipient purchases a new plan themselves.
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