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Data Purchase Guide

Last Reviewed Date: 7/5/2026

AirtimeFlip Data Top-up Purchase feature allows everyday mobile users, students, professionals, small business owners, and organisations to make instant data purchases online with secure payments, clear confirmations, and consistent uptime across all Nigerian networks. networks.

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We get how frustrating it is to run out of data when you least expect it. These problems are a thing of the past with AirtimeFlip, where you can buy affordable data from our flexible daily, weekly, and monthly bundles across all networks – MTN, Airtel, Glo or T2mobile (formerly 9mobile). This saves time compared to failed USSD code subscriptions.

To buy data from any of your preferred mobile networks using our data purchase service on the web or mobile, follow these easy steps:

Method 1: Website

Step 1: Get Started

To buy data on our platform, you first have to sign up or log in to your AirtimeFlip dashboard through our website (if you already have an account with us).

AirtimeFlip login page

Step 2: Verify Account

All newly created accounts on our platform need to complete verification. On your AirtimeFlip account dashboard, you’ll see a “Verify Identity” to-do list that needs completion. Click on it and verify your account using your NIN.

AirtimeFlip dashboard - verify identity page

We need to verify your account before you can make any transactions on AirtimeFlip.

Step 3: Fund AirtimeFlip Wallet

From within your AirtimeFlip dashboard, top up your wallet with enough to cover your data purchase. This can be paid through bank transfer or card (debit or credit), whichever is easiest for you.

Just make sure to add 1% funding fee so you have exactly what you need for a successful transaction. For example, if the value of your data is ₦5,000, adding an extra ₦50 will cover the fee and ensure your full data purchase is successful.

To continue, your AirtimeFlip account must be verified with your NIN (National Identification Number).

AirtimeFlip Identify Verification

Step 4: Choose Data Purchase Service

Go to ‘Services’ from the left sidebar, then select ‘Data Purchase’.

Select data purchase - services page

Step 5: Provide Network Details

Under the ‘Purchase Data’ section, choose your preferred mobile network provider - MTN, Airtel, Glo, or T2mobile (formerly 9mobile), then input the ‘Data Type’ > ‘Data Plan’ > ‘Phone Number’ you want to buy data on.

AirtimeFlip purchase data page

Step 6: Complete Data Purchase

After filling in all the necessary details, complete the transaction by clicking the ‘Purchase’ button and entering your 4-digit transaction PIN. As soon as the payment is verified and confirmed, the data is delivered immediately to the selected number.

AirtimeFlip confirm data purchase transaction pin

Method 2: Mobile App

Step 1: Get Started

To access your AirtimeFlip dashboard, you first need to set up your free account or sign in (if you already have an account with us) through our mobile app (Android and iOS) or, as an alternative, use our website via your mobile browser.

AirtimeFlip mobile welcome screen

Step 2: Verify Account

To get things moving, you'll just need to complete a quick account verification. You are to complete your KYC Level 2 verification, which enables you to fund your wallet. It’s a standard step for all new accounts to keep your transactions safe and your account fully active.

To upgrade to KYC Level 2:

  • Tap your profile icon in the top-left corner of the app.
  • Select the upgrade option, click the orange button.
  • Enter and submit your National Identification Number (NIN). Your account will be upgraded immediately following verification.
AirtimeFlip mobile KYC2 verification

Step 3: Fund Your Wallet

The first thing you need to do is add some balance to your AirtimeFlip wallet. Adding a little extra for the 1% funding fee, so you have exactly what you need to buy data.

For example, if you want to buy airtime worth ₦5,000, adding an extra ₦50 will cover the fee and ensure your data purchase goes through without any issues.

Click on the ‘Fund Wallet’ button and use any of the options:

AirtimeFlip mobile dashboard fund wallet
  • Fund With Bank: Make a transfer to either Wema Bank, Sterling Bank, or Moniepoint as displayed on your AirtimeFlip account.

    AirtimeFlip mobile fund wallet virtual account
  • Fund With Card: Enter your deposit amount, and you’ll be redirected to the payment gateway. Provide your Visa/Verve/Mastercard details and complete the transaction.

Step 4: Purchase Data

Navigate to the ‘Services Menu’ > Click on ‘Purchase Airtime & Data’. This allows you to quickly make purchases of any data plan from all the networks in Nigeria – MTN, Airtel, GLO and T2mobile. Choose ‘Data Top Up’, then proceed to the next step.

AirtimeFlip mobile select data purchase

Step 5: Provide Details

Enter the ‘Phone Number’ you want to recharge, or click the contact icon to grant access to select a contact from your device > select the ‘Network Provider’ of your choice > then input the ‘Data Type’ > ‘Data Plan’, and click the Proceed button.

AirtimeFlip mobile data purchase

Step 6: Confirm Data Transaction

On this page, you'll see the detailed summary of your transaction before finalising payment. Don’t forget to cross-check the phone number, network, data type and the data plan entered. Once confirmed, click the Continue button to finalise your payment.

AirtimeFlip mobile confirm data purchase

The last thing you need to do is provide your 4-digit AirtimeFlip transaction PIN. After that, your transaction will be completed, and the data will be delivered to the provided number.

AirtimeFlip mobile confirm airtime purchase transaction pin

That’s it!

Beyond data top-up, you can also convert airtime to cash, and buy airtime, pay bills,purchase international airtime and data, get eSIMs, top-up airtime in bulk, buy gift cards, fund your betting account, pay electricity bills, renew cable TV and buy WAEC PIN all in one place. Read more about AirtimeFlip.

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