How to buy data bundles on WhatsApp in Nigeria

Buying a data bundle on WhatsApp takes about thirty seconds. You pick the network, choose a plan from the list, and confirm with your PIN. Here is how to do it on Aurra and what to check before you tap.

The steps

1. In the Aurra chat, tap Data or type data.
2. Pick the network: MTN, Airtel, Glo or 9mobile.
3. Enter the phone number the bundle is for. Yours or anyone else's.
4. Browse the plans. Each one shows the data size, the validity, and the price.
5. Tap the plan you want, review the total, and type your PIN.

What to check before confirming

• The number. A data bundle cannot be moved to another line once it lands.
• The validity. Some plans last a day, some a month. Make sure it matches how you actually use your phone.
• The price. The figure on the plan list is what leaves your wallet. There is no separate fee added on top.

What it costs

Data has no separate transaction fee. The plan price you see before confirming already includes the small markup, so there is no surprise at the last step. Compare against buying directly from your network's channels; the prices are close and the convenience is not. See the pricing page for how this sits against other Aurra fees.

Buying for someone else

Common and easy. Enter their number instead of yours at the number step. It is a decent way to help out when someone's data finishes and they are nowhere near a top-up point.

Common questions

Does the bundle expire if I do not use it?

Yes, every data plan has a validity window shown on the plan before you buy. Use it or lose it, same as buying from your network directly.

What if the bundle does not arrive?

If your wallet was debited and the bundle did not land, the money is refunded automatically. Your transaction history on the dashboard will show both the debit and the refund.