How to transfer or share airtime on Telecel?

7 Mar at 9:39 AM

Key takeaways

You can transfer your airtime to other Telecel numbers by dialling *516#.
You can’t transfer airtime to other networks, but you can buy it for them with Telecel Cash.
Telecel Ghana charges GHS 0.05 for credit transfers.

Staying connected is easier with Telecel Ghana’s airtime transfer service, allowing you to send airtime to friends and family. Here’s a simple guide to help you transfer your Telecel airtime.

How to transfer credit on Telecel?

You can only transfer your Telecel airtime to another Telecel number. Before initiating a transfer, ensure you have enough airtime in your account. Then, follow these steps:

Dial *516#.

telecel credit transfer code

Press 1 to Transfer Credit.

Enter the Telecel number you wish to transfer credit to.

enter destination number

Enter the amount.

enter credit transfer amount

Enter the PIN.

enter credit transfer pin

Note: The default PIN is 1234. To change it, dial *516# and enter 3 to Change your PIN.

Enter 1 to confirm the transfer.

confirm telecel credit transfer

You’ll receive a confirmatory SMS if successful.

Alternatively, you can transfer airtime by dialling the short code *516*recipient’s number*amount*PIN#. For example, to transfer GHS 1 credit to 0201234567, dial *516*0201234567*1*1234# and press 1 to confirm.

This alternative only allows transfers in whole Ghana cedis (GHS).

How to transfer airtime from Telecel to other networks?

Unfortunately, Telecel does not allow direct airtime transfers to other networks. However, you can buy airtime for other networks using T-CASH. Here’s how:

Dial *110#.

t-cash ussd code

Select Airtime and Bundles.

Choose Buy Airtime.

Select Other Networks.

Enter 1 to accept the credit purchase terms and proceed.

telecel credit purchase terms

Select 1 to enter the recipient’s number.

choose option 1

Enter the recipient’s number and confirm it.

enter recipient number

Enter the amount you want to purchase.

enter amount to purchase

Enter your PIN to confirm.

enter t-cash pin

Wait for the confirmation message.

telecel credit purchase successful

Telecel credit transfer charges

Telecel charges a fee of GHS 0.05 for direct airtime transfers to another Telecel number.

FAQs

Can you share your data bundle with others on Telecel?

No, you can’t share your Telecel data bundle. However, you can purchase a new data bundle for another Telecel user via *700# or T-CASH.

What is the minimum and maximum airtime I can transfer?

The minimum amount of Telecel credit you can transfer is GHS 0.02, and the maximum is GHS 50.00.

Can I reverse a Telecel airtime transfer?

No, you can’t reverse a Telecel airtime transfer.

Conclusion

Telecel Ghana provides a convenient way to transfer airtime, ensuring you can easily support friends and family.

Before transferring, always double-check the recipient number, as transactions are not reversible. If you have any questions, please share them with us in the comments.