How to send tokens on BNB Chain safely
You send BNB Chain tokens by signing a transfer in a wallet that supports the network and holds BNB for fees. Save the hash and check it on BscScan.
Vahe HakobyanEditor-in-chief
Updated Oct 6, 20263 min readFact-checked
- BNB pays network fees, not the token you send.
- Check that the token runs on BNB Smart Chain.
- A BNB Chain transfer is final once confirmed on chain.
- Save the transaction hash and verify it on BscScan.
BNB Chain is a network whose native token is BNB, and BNB covers transaction fees. The tokens you send are separate, so your wallet needs BNB for the fee. You also need the recipient's BNB Chain address.
What you need before sending
Your wallet must support BNB Chain and hold BNB for fees. Check that the token lives on BNB Smart Chain, not Ethereum or another network. BNB Beacon Chain is retired.
How to send tokens on BNB Chain
Sending tokens moves them between wallets when you sign with your private key. Work from the wallet that holds the tokens.
- 1Open your walletUnlock the wallet, select the account with the tokens, and confirm the network shows BNB Smart Chain, not Ethereum or another network.
- 2Paste recipient addressPaste the full recipient address and compare the first and last characters. A wrong address can make tokens impossible to recover.
- 3Enter token amountType the amount you want to send. Some BNB Chain tokens charge a transfer fee, so the recipient may receive less.
- 4Confirm and signApprove the transfer in your wallet. The wallet signs it with your private key and broadcasts it; the transfer is final once confirmed.
After you send tokens
Your wallet shows a transaction hash after you send. Copy it and check BscScan to see whether the transfer confirmed or failed. Do not sign token approvals you do not recognize.
Frequently asked questions
It usually confirms within seconds. Heavy activity can slow it down.
They are usually hard or impossible to recover.
A confirmed transfer cannot be canceled. A pending one may still complete.
