9mobile’s data gifting service lets you send portions of your data plan to other 9mobile users. It’s a great way to help out friends, family, or colleagues in need of extra data. Here’s everything you need to know:
How to Gift Data on 9mobile
- Via USSD Code:
- Dial *229*PIN*Data Volume*Recipient’s Number#.
- Example: To gift 500MB to the number 08091234567 (with your PIN being 1234), you’d dial *229*12345*00*08091234567#.
- Via SMS:
- Text “Gift [Recipient’s Number] [Data Amount]” to 8186
- Example: To gift 500MB to the number 08091234567, you’d text “Gift 08091234567 500” to 8186
Important Things to Know
- PIN: Your default PIN for data gifting is usually 0000, but it’s recommended to change this for greater security. You can change your data gifting PIN by dialing *200#, option 3, then option 2.
- Eligibility: Typically, you need to have an active data subscription to be able to gift data.
- Limits: There may be limits on how much data you can gift at once and within a specific period.
- Charges: Data gifting might incur small service fees.
Data Gifting Advantages
- Convenience: Quickly help out others who need a data boost.
- Flexibility: Share as much or as little data as you’d like.
Conclusion
9mobile’s data gifting service is a helpful feature for sharing data. If you’ve got data to spare, consider sending some to another 9mobile user!
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