How to Transfer Credit from Etisalat to Etisalat

Etisalat is one of the leading telecommunications companies in the Middle East as well as the world. Besides its excellent products and services as well as customer service, one of the distinguishing factors of Etisalat is its offering of several features that allow users to access its services at their convenience. 

For instance, whether you are a UAE national or an ex-pat, you can quickly transfer credit from Etisalat to Etisalat. This service works for local balances while also catering to international credit transfers. Sending credit or data to another Etisalat number is fairly straightforward, as you would simply need to be aware of a few processes and details like the Etisalat balance transfer code to complete the process.

What is Etisalat to Etisalat Balance Transfer?

Etisalat allows you to transfer or share your mobile balance or credit within the Etisalat network. This facility is referred to as ‘transfer credit from Etisalat to Etisalat’. It must be kept in mind that both the sender and the receiver individuals must have an Etisalat mobile plan. 

Let's discuss how Etisalat balance transfers can be done, the associated charges, and the benefits of credit transfer.

Features & Benefits of Etisalat to Etisalat Balance Transfer

Here is the list of features and benefits of Etisalat to Etisalat balance transfer:

• This facility is available to all active prepaid and postpaid accounts
• No registration or subscription is required to make use of this transfer service
• All Wasel prepaid and postpaid customers can use the service of Estimalat balance transfer
• Etisalat prepaid users with working and active accounts can receive the credit
• No limit applies to the number of transactions per day
• The flexibility of transferring credit in different denominations is offered

The minimum and maximum Etisalat to Etisalat credit transfer limits are as follows – 

How to Transfer Credit from Etisalat to Etisalat Locally

One can transfer credit from Etisalat to Etisalat via its official mobile application, key codes, and several other methods – 

• Etisalat balance transfer through a mobile application
• Etisalat balance transfer through mobile keypad numbers
• Transfer through pin code
• Transfer without a pin code

1. Etisalat Balance Transfer through Mobile Application

The My Etisalat UAE application allows users to transfer money to anyone with a prepaid or postpaid mobile number quickly and without much hassle. The application can be downloaded from the Apple Play Store or the Google Play Store, depending on your device. 

Besides the option for transferring credit from Etisalat to Etisalat, a key benefit of using the My Etisalat UAE mobile application is that you can also check your monthly usage, pay your bills, and shop. 

2. Etisalat Balance Transfer through Mobile Keypad Numbers

With no registration or details required, Etisalat mobile balance transfer is highly convenient and swift with this method of utilising your phone's keypad. 

3. Etisalat Balance Transfer through Pin Code

Follow the steps below for transferring Etisalat balance with a pin code:

• Send the text ‘CTPIN’ to 1010 
• You will receive a pin code to transfer credit from Etisalat to Etisalat
• Dial *100*mobile number of receiver*amount#*
• Enter the pin code
• After confirmation, press the number 1 to confirm the transfer
• You will then receive a message confirming the transaction

4. Etisalat Balance Transfer without a Pin Code

Here are the steps to transfer credit from Etisalat to Etisalat without a pin code:

• Dial this on your phone – *100*mobile number of receiver*amount#* 

For instance, if you want to transfer AED 50, you have to simply dial *100*mobile number of receiver*50#, where 50 is the amount in the AED currency (AED 50 in this case) that you wish to transfer

• Provide the acknowledgement regarding the balance transfer. Press number 1 to confirm the transaction and number 2 to cancel the transaction.

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How to Transfer Credit from Etisalat to Etisalat Internationally

The facility to transfer credit from Etisalat to Etisalat also allows Etisalat customers to transfer credit from their mobile to another mobile internationally. Furthermore, customers with an Etisalat prepaid account can apply for their unused prepaid credit to recharge the Etisalat prepaid account of their native country. 

There are two ways through which you can transfer credit from Etisalat to Etisalat internationally:

• UAE Mobile Application
• Through the Phone's Keypad

1. Etisalat International Balance Transfer through Mobile Application

Download the 'My Etisalat UAE’ application from the Google Play Store or the Apple Store and follow these steps:

• Open the Etisalat mobile application
• Locate the ‘Share Credit and Data’ option
• Enter the amount and the specified details to complete the transaction

2. Etisalat International Balance Transfer through Phone’s Keypad

Here is how you can transfer credit from Etisalat to Etisalat using your mobile’s keypad:

• Send the receiver number to 1700
• You will receive a message stating the denominations of the receiver’s country
• Check the related charges and transfer the amount
• You will soon receive a text message confirming the transaction

Charges & Fees for Etisalat Balance Transfer Local

Etisalat charges 5.25% (including 5% VAT) of the transferred amount. The charges are deducted from the sender's account as a transaction fee.

For instance, if a person ‘A’ transfers AED 100 to person ‘B’, AED 105.25 will be deducted from A's mobile account. Here, AED 100 would be the basic amount transferred to B, while AED 5.25 would be the transaction charge. B's mobile will be credited with AED 100.

Charges and Fees for Etisalat Balance Transfer Internationally

Customers should have an adequate balance on their Wasel account (prepaid account on Etisalat) to perform international credit transfer transactions. Upon receiving the international prepaid number, you will receive a confirmation message with the denominations available in the destination country and the corresponding AED charges. 

You don’t need to pay any additional charges for international transactions.

Features & Benefits of Etisalat to Etisalat International Balance Transfer

Let’s take a look at the key features and benefits of international balance transfer through Etisalat:

• Ex-pats can help their families with balance transfer at any time from anywhere
• Receivers get the credit instantly without visiting any top-up outlet or top-up airtime 
• Transferring credit via this method is quick and convenient 
• The transaction fees are low and affordable

How to Request Credit on Etisalat?

Etisalat offers prepaid customers a free and innovative way to request credits from their contacts on the Etisalat network. Discussed below are some of the features of a ‘request for credit’ service:

• Only prepaid customers can use this service
• The service is limited to 2 requests per day

Follow the procedure to send a credit request:

• Type *107*05mobile number*Amount of credit request# and press the call key
• The person will be notified about the request

Let's now go through the other major Etisalat transfer type – Etisalat to Etisalat Data Balance Transfer.

What is Etisalat to Etisalat Data Balance Transfer?

Etisalat to Etisalat Data Balance Transfer, as one may expect, allows users to transfer data from their monthly allowance to any other postpaid or prepaid Etisalat number.

Features & Benefits of Etisalat to Etisalat Data Balance Transfer

Listed below are the key features of Etisalat data balance transfer:

• The transferred data has a validity period of 10 days
• You can do a maximum of five transfers per month
• For a 100 MB transfer, you will be charged a transfer fee of AED 3
• You can transfer data in multiples of 100MB
• For monthly plans, you will receive a 1 GB data allowance
• All prepaid and postpaid users can use the service
• Postpaid customers should have used the connection for at least 3 months before availing of this facility
• Currently, this service is not available for visitors and business users
• The receiver will be protected from out-of-bundle charges if they only have the transferred data balance, which is depleted but not expired
• The transferred data can be re-transfer to others
• You can track data usage by dialling *121*170#. Upon 100% usage of the transferred data, the user will be notified via SMS.
• The transferred data is solely for local usage
• If you want to block the data transfer service on mobile, you can call 101 or visit any Etisalat business centre

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How to Transfer Data Balance from Etisalat to Etisalat?

You can transfer data balance through Etisalat in any of the following two ways – 

• Via ‘My Etisalat UAE’ application
• Dialling 100*Mobile number of receiver*Data in MB#
• Dialling #100# and following the instructions 

How to Monitor Data Usage on Etisalat?

The receiver can track their data usage in any of the following ways – 

• Via ‘My Etisalat UAE’ mobile application
• Dialling *121*170# and following the instructions

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