Airtel has provided a convenient service for its subscribers called Me2U, which allows users to gift airtime to friends and family. However, some people face challenges when transferring airtime because of issues with their Me2U transfer PIN.
Whether you’ve forgotten your transfer PIN, your line has been barred from transferring airtime, or you’re using the Airtel Me2U PIN for the first time, this guide will provide the solutions you need.
How to Create an Airtel Me2U Transfer PIN
An Airtel Me2U transfer PIN is required whenever you want to share your Airtel airtime with others. Contrary to some misconceptions, you cannot create a new transfer PIN from scratch. Instead, you change the default PIN provided by Airtel.
Every Airtel user has a default transfer PIN, whether they have shared airtime before or not. This default PIN is 1234.
If you’re trying to share Airtel airtime and the system prompts you for a Me2U transfer PIN, the default PIN is 1234. However, to ensure your airtime is secure, it’s essential to change this PIN to a more confidential code.
How to Change Your Airtel Me2U Transfer PIN
To protect your airtime, it’s crucial to change the default PIN from 1234 to something more secure. Here’s how you can do it:
- On your phone dialer, enter the following USSD code:
*432#. - Select option 3 for “PIN Management.”
- Select option 1 to “Change PIN.”
- Enter the old PIN (1234 for new users).
- Enter your new PIN.
- Re-enter the new PIN for confirmation.
Press send, and your Airtel Me2U transfer PIN will be changed instantly.
Alternatively, you can dial *432*3*1# directly to change your PIN.
Now that you’ve changed your transfer PIN, your airtime is secure from unauthorized transfers.
How to Retrieve Your Airtel Me2U Transfer PIN
If you forget your Me2U transfer PIN, retrieving it is possible by following these steps:
- On your phone dialer, enter
*432#. - Choose option 3 for “PIN Management.”
- Select option 2 to “Retrieve PIN.”
- Enter your 11-digit NIN (National Identification Number) and follow the prompts.
How to Find Your NIN Number
Your NIN is the 11-digit number on your National Identification Card. You can also retrieve your NIN by dialing *346# or *121#.
Retrieving a lost Me2U transfer PIN is straightforward, but having a valid NIN is essential for the process.
How to Unblock Your Airtel Account for Me2U Airtime Transfer
If Airtel bars your account from transferring airtime due to suspicious activity, you will receive an SMS stating, “Your account is barred from using this service.”
To unblock your Airtel account for Me2U airtime transfer:
- Call Airtel customer care.
- Explain the issue and provide necessary documents such as your NIN, phone number, and date of birth.
How to Transfer Airtime on Airtel Using Me2U
To transfer airtime from one Airtel SIM card to another:
- Dial
*432#on the Airtel line you want to transfer from. - Select option 1 for “Transfer Airtime.”
- Enter the recipient’s Airtel number.
- Enter your Me2U PIN.
- Confirm the transfer by replying with 1.
Currently, transferring airtime from Airtel to other networks is not supported.
I hope this guide has answered your questions about Airtel Me2U transfer PINs. If you found this article helpful, feel free to share it with your friends and family. If you have any other questions, please leave them in the comments below