How To Transfer DU Balance in 2024?

In an age where mobile connectivity is more important than ever, being able to share your mobile credit with friends or family is a useful feature. If you're in the UAE and use DU as your service provider, you're in luck. DU offers its subscribers the option to transfer credit to another DU user with ease. In this article, we'll delve into the process of how to transfer DU balance, the requirements, and other pertinent details you should know.

What is DU?

DU is one of the primary telecommunications service providers in the United Arab Emirates. With its extensive range of services, it caters to millions of users, offering mobile, fixed telephony, broadband connectivity, and IPTV services. Among the many user-centric features offered by DU is the ability to transfer credit or balance between its subscribers.

Requirements for Transferring DU Balance

Before you proceed with the balance transfer, ensure you meet the following criteria:

1. Active Subscription: Both the sender and the receiver must have active DU prepaid subscriptions. Postpaid users cannot participate in the balance transfer service.
2. Minimum Balance: The sender must have enough credit balance to transfer, keeping in mind there is also a small service fee.
3. Time Since Last Transfer: There should be a minimum gap of 24 hours between two consecutive balance transfers from the same sender.

How to Transfer DU to DU Balance

1. Via USSD Code: This is the most commonly used method.
   • On your mobile phone, open the dialer.
   • Dial the USSD code *121*recipient number*amount#. For example, if you want to transfer AED 10 to a DU number 0551234567, you would dial: *121*0551234567*10#
   • Press the call button.
   • You will receive a confirmation message regarding the transaction.
2. Via SMS:
   • Compose a new SMS.
   • Type "BALANCE" followed by the phone number of the receiver and the amount to be transferred. For instance, to transfer AED 10 to 0551234567, type: BALANCE 0551234567 10
   • Send the SMS to 1212
   • Await a confirmation SMS about the successful transaction.
3. Via DU APP: Download the DU APP, select "Pay for a friend" and enter the recipient’s mobile number for pay.

How to Transfer DU to Etisalat Balance

• Via USSD Code: This is the most commonly used method.
• • On your mobile phone, open the dialer.
  • Dial the USSD code *121#
  • Press the call button.
  • Select the option "Transfer balance"
  • Now enter the recipients mobile number and the amount you want to transfer.
  • You will receive a confirmation message regarding the transaction.

Charges and Limits

• A small fee is levied on the sender for each balance transfer.
• The minimum amount that can be transferred is AED 5, and the maximum amount is AED 200 per transaction.
• Subscribers can transfer up to AED 1000 per day.

Things to Keep in Mind

• Always double-check the receiver's number before confirming the transfer to avoid sending credit to the wrong person.
• The transferred balance will have the same validity as the original balance. So if your balance was set to expire in 5 days, the same will apply to the transferred amount.
• Balance transfers are irreversible. If you make a mistake, you cannot get the credit back.

Why is Balance Transfer Useful

• Emergencies: If a friend or family member is stranded without balance, transferring credit can be a lifeline.
• Gifting: It's a quick way to gift mobile credit to someone on special occasions or just as a gesture of goodwill.
• Convenience: Instead of purchasing separate recharge vouchers, a family member can simply transfer the needed balance.

The ability to transfer DU balance brings an additional layer of flexibility and convenience for its subscribers. By following the simple steps outlined above, users can seamlessly share credit with others, making sure they stay connected at all times. As with all transactions, users should proceed with caution and double-check all details before confirming the transfer.