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How To Easily Share Or Transfer Airtime And Data On Glo With Friends And Family: Limits, Fees, And More
Sharing airtime or data with friends and family on GLO has become an essential feature for many subscribers in Nigeria. GLO, one of the leading telecom providers in the country, has simplified the process of transferring airtime and data through its user-friendly services. In this guide, we will explain how you can easily share or transfer airtime and data on GLO, discuss the associated limits, fees, and other essential details.
Airtime Transfer on GLO
GLO provides the “GLO EasyShare” service for airtime transfers. This service allows subscribers to send airtime to other GLO users seamlessly.
Steps to Transfer Airtime on GLO
Activate EasyShare PIN:
Before transferring airtime, you need to set a PIN to secure your transactions. The default PIN is 00000. To change it:
- Dial *132*00000*New PIN*New PIN#
- For example, dial *132*00000*12345*12345# if your new PIN is 12345.
Transfer Airtime:
- Dial *131*Recipient’s Number*Amount*PIN#
- For example, to transfer ₦500 to 08051234567 with your PIN as 12345, dial *131*08051234567*500*12345#.
Confirmation:
After dialing, you will receive a confirmation message, and the recipient will also be notified.
Data Sharing on GLO
GLO offers data sharing and gifting services, allowing you to share your active data plan with friends or gift them a data bundle.
How to Share Data
Add Beneficiary:
- Dial *127*01*Recipient’s Number#
- For example, dial *127*01*08051234567# to add a recipient.
Share Data:
- Dial *127*Recipient’s Number# or send “Share [Recipient’s Number]” to 127 via SMS.
How to Gift Data
- Dial *127*Data Plan Code*Recipient’s Number#
- For instance, to gift 1GB of data (code: 53) to 08051234567, dial *127*53*08051234567#.
- Alternatively, send “Gift [Data Plan Code] [Recipient’s Number]” to 127 via SMS.
Limits for Airtime and Data Transfers
Airtime Transfer:
- Minimum amount per transfer: ₦50
- Maximum amount per day: ₦50,000
Transfers can only be made in denominations of ₦50 and above.
Data Sharing:
- You can share your data plan with up to five beneficiaries.
- The shared data is deducted from your active plan, and the validity remains the same.
Data Gifting:
Gifting does not affect your data plan as you are purchasing a new plan for the recipient.
Fees for Transfers
GLO airtime and data transfer services are free of charge, making it an affordable option for staying connected with loved ones. However, you must ensure you have enough airtime or an active data plan before initiating a transfer.
Other Useful Tips
- Always double-check the recipient's phone number before confirming a transfer.
- Keep your PIN private to prevent unauthorized transfers.
If you forget your PIN, you can reset it by contacting GLO’s customer service or visiting a GLO store.
Conclusion
GLO’s airtime and data sharing services are simple, reliable, and cost-effective, ensuring that you can easily support friends and family. By following the steps outlined above, you can transfer airtime or data without hassle. Whether it’s helping a loved one stay connected or gifting data for work or study, GLO has made it effortless to share resources.
Stay connected and enjoy the convenience of GLO EasyShare today!
