- Vi prepaid family members can transfer 500MB of eligible data to another family member through the Vi App.
- Transfers are limited to once daily, twice weekly and four times per calendar month.
- Shared data expires at 11:59 pm on the transfer date, and both members need active service validity.
Vi prepaid family data sharing now lets eligible members transfer data to one another through the Vi App. Each transfer can include 500MB of eligible data, but the feature has daily, weekly and monthly limits. The transferred data also expires on the same day.
A Vi prepaid family can have up to four members, including the primary customer, and must have at least two active members. Each member keeps their own prepaid plan and validity, so joining a family does not combine recharge schedules. Members can also share eligible data across states and telecom circles.
Vi Prepaid Family Data Sharing Limits
Vi has set specific limits on how much data members can transfer and how often they can use the feature. Here is a quick comparison of the main rules.
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| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Data per transfer | 500MB of eligible data |
| Daily limit | Once per day |
| Weekly limit | Up to twice a week |
| Monthly limit | Four times per calendar month |
| Data expiry | 11:59 pm on the transfer date |
| Minimum sender balance | At least 600MB in one eligible main data bucket |
| Service validity | Both sender and recipient must have an active service-validity pack |
| Family size | Up to four members, including the primary customer |
| Minimum family size | At least two members must remain active |
Who Can Transfer Data in a Vi Prepaid Family?
Only eligible Vi prepaid customers can join a prepaid family and use its data-sharing feature. Postpaid numbers cannot join this family setup. Both the sender and the recipient must have an active service-validity pack when data is transferred.
The sender must have at least 600MB available in a single eligible main data bucket. This can be a fixed-data balance or a daily-data balance. Data from different buckets cannot be added together to meet the minimum balance requirement for a transfer.
Which Data Benefits Cannot Be Shared?
Not all data available on a Vi prepaid connection can be transferred to another family member. The following benefits are excluded from sharing:
- Data from add-on packs
- Weekend data rollover
- Data Delight benefits
- Data from OTT-linked add-ons
- Free-data benefits under Hero and Super Hero plans
For eligible unlimited packs with service validity, data sharing is subject to the applicable commercial usage policy limit. Customers should check their eligible data balance in the Vi App before starting a transfer.
How to Create a Vi Prepaid Family
Eligible customers can create a prepaid family through the Vi App. Follow these steps:
- Open the Vi App and go to the Family tab.
- Tap Create Family.
- Choose a contact or enter an eligible Vi prepaid number.
- The invited member must complete OTP verification to join the family.
Only eligible Vi prepaid numbers can join. Postpaid numbers are not supported. A family must have at least two active members and can include up to four members, counting the primary customer.
How to Transfer Data Through the Vi App
The data transfer option is available in the Family dashboard of the Vi App. The dashboard also displays family members’ data balances and pack validity.
- Open the Vi App and visit the Family dashboard.
- Check the available data balance and validity details.
- Select the data transfer option and choose the eligible family member.
- Transfer 500MB of eligible data, subject to the applicable limits.
- The recipient receives an in-app notification and an SMS after the transfer.
Before transferring data, check that the sender has at least 600MB in one eligible main data bucket and that both members have active service validity. Remember that the transferred data expires at 11:59 pm on the same day.
Vi Prepaid Family Rules and Recharge Discounts
Joining a Vi prepaid family does not combine members’ individual recharge plans. Each person continues to use their own prepaid plan and validity, and their recharge schedules remain separate.
Members can share eligible data even when they are in different states or telecom circles, as long as they belong to the same eligible prepaid family. However, a member cannot leave the family for 90 days after joining.
Vi also offers eligible family recharge discounts through the Vi App. These discounts are available on unlimited packs with service validity and data packs priced above Rs 99. Customers must apply the Family Benefit offer shown at checkout to receive the applicable discount. Discount values and eligibility can vary.
For more details about the family offering, see our guide to the Vi Prepaid Family Plan.
Conclusion
Vi prepaid family members can now transfer 500MB of eligible data through the Vi App, subject to daily, weekly and monthly limits. The sender needs at least 600MB in one eligible main data bucket, and both members must have active service validity. Since shared data expires at 11:59 pm on the transfer date, members should check their balances and transfer data only when it is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much data can Vi prepaid family members share at one time?
Eligible Vi prepaid family members can transfer 500MB of data per transfer through the Vi App.
How often can I transfer data in a Vi prepaid family?
Data can be transferred once a day, up to twice a week and four times per calendar month.
When does shared data expire on Vi?
Transferred data expires at 11:59 pm on the same date the transfer is made.
Can Vi prepaid family members share data across states?
Yes. Members can share eligible data across states and telecom circles when they belong to the same eligible prepaid family.
Can a Vi postpaid number join a prepaid family?
No. Only eligible Vi prepaid numbers can join a Vi prepaid family.
What is the minimum data balance needed to transfer data?
The sender needs at least 600MB in one eligible main data bucket. Balances from multiple buckets cannot be combined for a transfer.
