How to Transfer Etisalat Balance in 2025

Etisalat, now branded as e&, is one of the leading telecommunications providers in the UAE. Known for its reliable network and customer-friendly services, it offers various convenient features. One such service is a credit transfer option, which allows you to send mobile balance or data to friends and family.

In this step by step guide, I will show you how to transfer Etisalat balance and data—to another Etisalat number, a Du user, or even an international recipient.

Transfer Etisalat Balance or Mobile Credit in UAE

One of the key benefits of using Etisalat is that it allows you to transfer mobile balance not just to other Etisalat users but also to Du and even international numbers. Most of the residents in the UAE, I have personally seen, use both Etisalat and Du. This allows them to send credit to their Du SIM if they are out of balance.

Below are the step by step guides for transferring balance to Etisalat, Du, and international recipients.

Transfer Etisalat Balance to Etisalat

To transfer balance to another Etisalat number, follow these steps:

Dial *100* on your mobile phone
Enter the recipient’s Etisalat number
Type *
Enter the amount you want to transfer
Press # to proceed
Once the confirmation popup appears, enter 1 to confirm

For example if you want to send AED 2 to 050XXXXXXX, dial:

*100#050XXXXXXX*2#

Then, press 1 to confirm. The amount will be transferred instantly.

Etisalat to Du Balance Transfer

To send mobile credit to Du from Etisalat SIM Card, follow these steps:

Dial *100# on your mobile phone
Enter the recipient’s Du number
Type *
Enter the amount you want to transfer
Press #
Enter 1 to confirm, once the confirmation popup appears

Example: To send AED 20 to 052XXXXXXX, dial:

*100*052XXXXXXX*20#

Then, press 1 to confirm. The amount will be transferred immediately.

Etisalat Balance Transfer Limit

Transfer Type	Minimum Amount	Daily Max. Limit	Monthly Max. Limit
Postpaid	AED 2	AED 150	AED 500
Prepaid	AED 2	AED 150	AED 1500

Etisalat Balance Transfer to International Numbers

To transfer balance from Etisalat to any prepaid number worldwide, there are two methods:

Method 1: Transfer Etisalat Balance via Messaging App

Open your messaging app.
Type the recipient’s number, including the country code, and send the message.
You will receive options for how much balance you want to send. Reply with the desired number.

You will instantly receive a confirmation message that your balance has been transferred successfully.

Method 2: Transfer Etisalat Balance via USSD Code

Dial *100#.
Select 3 for international credit transfer.

transfer etisalat balance internationally-press 3

Enter the recipient’s number, including the country code, and tap send.

transfer etisalat balance internationally-enter recepient's mobile number

You will receive a message from 1700 AED, along with options to select the amount you want to transfer.
Reply with the desired amount from the options provided.

transfer etisalat balance internationally - select the amount

Your balance will be transferred immediately, and you will receive a confirmation message.

Transfer Etisalat Data

One of the amazing features people opt for using Etisalat is that it even allows you to transfer internet data to another number. Most of the time we are left with the unused data from our package. To make it beneficial for users, Etisalat now offers you the option to transfer the remaining MBs to your friends and family.

Here is how to do it:

Dial #100
Type *
Enter the recipient’s Etisalat number
Press *
Enter the amount of MBs you you want to transfer
Press # to proceed
Once the confirmation popup appears, enter 1 to confirm

For example if you want to send 500 Mbs to 050XXXXXXX, dial:

#100*050XXXXXXX*500#

Then, press 1 to confirm. The amount will be transferred instantly.

Validity: Please note that the person who receives the transferred data will have to use it within 10 days, otherwise, the data will not be usable after the said period.

Data Transferred Limit: Etisalat lets both prepaid and postpaid users share data in 100MB chunks. If you’re a prepaid user, you can share as much data as you want—there’s no limit. But if you’re a postpaid user, you can only send up to 5GB of data at a time.

Also Read: Best Etisalat Prepaid Internet Packages

Request for Credit

A unique service that Etisalat offers is the ability to request credit from friends and family who also use Etisalat. If you are out of balance, you can send them a request via a USSD code. Once they confirm, you will receive the amount as Etisalat balance.

Here is how to do it:

Dial *107*recipient’s-number*amount#
Example: *107*05XXXXXXXX*50#
The person will receive a message notifying them of your credit request.
Ask them to confirm the request by dialing:
*100*your-mobile-number*amount#

Note: You can request for credit two times a day only.

FAQs

To transfer credit, dial *100# followed by the recipient’s Etisalat number and the amount you want to send. Then, press 1 to confirm.

For example, to transfer AED 50 to 050XXXXXXX, dial: *100#050XXXXXXX*50#.

*100 is the code for Etisalat transfer. You can use it like this: *100*recipient-number*amount#.

To transfer data, dial #100#, followed by the recipient’s number and the amount of data (in MBs). For example, to send 500MB of data to 050XXXXXXX, dial:

#100#050XXXXXXX*500#.

Yes, you can. Check out our detailed guide on how to transfer Du balance to Etisalat.

Transferring balance and data with Etisalat is quick and easy. Whether you want to send credit to another Etisalat user, a Du number, or even internationally, you have multiple simple methods to do it. Plus, if you ever run out of balance, you can request credit from someone you know.

Now that you know all the official ways to transfer Etisalat balance and data, you can easily help friends and family whenever needed. If you ever forget a step, just come back to this guide for a quick reference.

How to Transfer Etisalat Balance in 2025