Quick answer: To transfer airtime from one Airtel Nigeria line to another, dial
*321#from the Airtel line sending the credit and follow the Me2U prompts. Airtel’s current official pages say Me2U is for Airtel-to-Airtel prepaid transfers, has no service fee, and uses*321#as the current starting code.
If another website tells you to start Airtel Me2U with *432#, check when that guide was written. Airtel Nigeria’s current Me2U page, FAQ and prepaid user guide all identify *321# as the current Me2U code.
How to transfer airtime on Airtel with *321#
- Open the Phone or Dialer app on the Airtel line that has the airtime.
- Dial
*321#. - Choose the Airtel airtime-transfer or Me2U option shown in the menu.
- Enter the Airtel number you want to send airtime to.
- Enter the amount you want to transfer.
- Enter your Me2U PIN when requested.
- Check the number and amount carefully, then confirm the transfer.
Airtel says Me2U transfers are available between Airtel subscribers and that the service itself has no transfer charge.
What is Airtel Me2U?
Me2U is Airtel Nigeria’s airtime-sharing service. It lets an eligible prepaid customer move regular airtime from their Airtel balance to another Airtel subscriber.
According to Airtel Nigeria’s current Me2U page, the service starts with *321#, is available to prepaid customers, works Airtel to Airtel, has no service fee and requires no separate subscription.
How to change your Airtel Me2U PIN
Airtel’s current FAQ says the default Me2U PIN is 1234 if it has never been changed.
- Dial
*321#. - Select PIN Management.
- Select Change PIN.
- Enter your current PIN.
- Enter your new PIN.
- Enter it again to confirm.
Keep your transfer PIN private.
Can you transfer Airtel airtime to another network?
Not through Airtel Me2U. Airtel describes Me2U as an Airtel-to-Airtel service. If the recipient uses another network, buying airtime directly for that number is different from transferring airtime already stored on your Airtel line.
Can you transfer bonus airtime?
Do not assume every balance is transferable. Airtel states on its SmartTALK information page that promotional airtime and data bonuses cannot be shared, while regular airtime can be shared through *321#.
Airtel airtime transfer not working?
First confirm you are using *321# and that the recipient is on Airtel. Check your regular airtime balance with *310#, confirm your Me2U PIN, and make sure the balance you are trying to send is not promotional bonus credit. A temporary network problem can also interrupt a USSD session, so retry later if necessary.
Current Airtel codes related to airtime and data
| What you want to do | Current Airtel code |
|---|---|
| Transfer airtime / Me2U | *321# |
| Check airtime balance | *310# |
| Recharge | *311# |
| Buy data | *312# |
| Check data balance | *323# |
| Borrow airtime | *303# |
| Self-service | *121# |
For data rather than airtime, see our guide to the current Airtel data balance code.
Why do some websites still say *432#?
Old Airtel tutorials remain indexed online, and some recently updated third-party pages still repeat *432#. Airtel’s live Me2U page says *321#, its FAQ says *321#, and its prepaid user guide labels *321# as the unified Me2U code. That is why this guide uses the current official code.
Official sources
These instructions were verified against Airtel Nigeria’s live pages on 11 August 2026. Telecom codes and menus can change, so use Airtel’s official pages if the menu on your phone differs from the steps above.
If a step has changed, tell us through the corrections page. We review practical guides for freshness.
