Converting MTN Data to Cash in Nigeria is not a straightforward process but there’s a way around it. In Nigeria, once a data plan is purchased, there’s no other way to re-convert it back to cash and receive the money in fiat or transfer.
However, there’s a workaround about converting your data to cash on MTN and this article will explain that without taking much of your time.
To convert your MTN data to cash, you need to find someone who’s interested in buying the data and transfer the data to him or her and collect money in return. Here’s how it works:
1. Advertise Your MTN Data Service
Once you have excessive MTN data and you wish to convert it into cash, then first of all tell people around you that you’re offering a data services on MTN.
This people can be your friends, families or colleagues. Just make sure you let them know that you’re selling data. According to what some people use to say, “data is life”. Even myself, without data, my phone and computer become useless.
In essence, you will someone who’s interested in buying your MTN data as fast as possible.
2. Use MTN Data Sharing Service to Transfer Data
This is the most important step in converting your MTN data to cash in Nigeria. The MTN Sharing Service, also known as “MTN Data Gifting”, is a data service that allows MTN subscribers to share their mobile data bundle with other MTN users.
To activate and use the MTN Data Sharing service, you typically need to dial a USSD code. Simply dial *312*The Recipient MTN number*Data amount# and send. You can also send a text to 312 to transfer a portion of your data bundle. To do that, simply open your messaging app and send Transfer {put a space} enter the recipient MTN number {put a space} Data amount to 312.
Note: The maximum amount you can transfer in a day is 5GB.
3. Collect Payment/Money
Once the MTN data is successfully processed, you will then required the recipient or buyer to send payment to your OPay or PalmPay account. You can also receive your money to any other bank account available in Nigeria or decide to collect cash.
In a nutshell, the simple way to convert your MTN Data to Cash is Find Buyer >> Use “MTN Data Gifting” to Transfer The Data >> And collect “Cash” to your Bank Account in Nigeria. This method also works for converting data to cash on GLO, Airtel and 9Mobile.
