How to send tokens on Polygon PoS safely
Send tokens on Polygon PoS by switching your compatible wallet to that network, entering the recipient address and amount, and confirming with POL for gas.
Vahe HakobyanEditor-in-chief
Updated Oct 6, 20263 min readFact-checked
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- Confirm the recipient wants tokens on Polygon PoS.
- The token must already be on Polygon PoS.
- Verify the full recipient address before confirming.
- A confirmed transfer cannot be cancelled or reversed.
The transfer happens on Polygon PoS, so your wallet must be set to that network before you confirm. The network records it once validators include it in a block.
What you need before you send
A Polygon PoS transfer starts with a wallet that supports that network. The wallet also needs a little POL to pay gas. Ask the recipient which network they use and confirm they want tokens on Polygon PoS, not Ethereum.
How to send tokens step by step
The send flow happens inside your wallet. You switch networks, choose the token, and enter the recipient's details. Review every field before you confirm, because a confirmed transfer is final.
- 1Open your walletUnlock it and check your token balance on Polygon PoS.
- 2Switch to Polygon PoSSelect that network and check the name in your wallet.
- 3Select the tokenThe token must already be on Polygon PoS; if it is only on Ethereum, bridge or move it first.
- 4Enter address and amountPaste the full recipient address and type the amount, then compare it with the address you received.
- 5Review and confirmCheck the network, token, address, amount, and gas fee, then confirm.
- 6Wait for processingYour wallet will show the transfer as pending until Polygon PoS includes it in a block.
After you send tokens
When the transfer confirms, your wallet will show the new balances. Save the transaction hash and the details around it.
- Copy the transaction hash from your wallet.
- Save the hash, date, amount, and recipient address.
- Keep these records for tax and accounting purposes.
- Paying for goods or services with tokens may be taxable because the IRS treats crypto as property.
Mistakes and scams to avoid
Most sending mistakes come from the wrong network or the wrong address. A transfer on Ethereum instead of Polygon PoS can leave tokens stranded or require a bridge.
Frequently asked questions
The tokens can be lost or inaccessible on the receiving side. Sometimes an exchange or bridge can recover them, but that is not guaranteed.
A confirmed Polygon PoS transaction cannot be cancelled or reversed. A pending transfer may sometimes be replaced if your wallet supports that feature.
Look up the transaction hash in a Polygon block explorer. It shows whether the transfer is pending or confirmed.
The transfer needs POL to pay the gas fee, and it can fail if the wallet does not have enough. A wrong network setting can also cause a failure.
