Which tokens can you transfer on BNB Chain?
On BNB Chain you can transfer BNB, BEP-20 tokens, BEP-721 NFTs, and BEP-1155 multi-tokens. Check the contract address on BscScan and keep BNB for gas.
Vahe HakobyanEditor-in-chief
Updated Oct 6, 20262 min readFact-checked
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- Check a token's BEP-20 contract on BscScan.
- You need a small BNB balance for gas.
- Bridges issue BEP-20 versions.
BNB Chain is a public blockchain that runs smart contracts. It uses Ethereum-style token standards, and a token's contract address shows which network it lives on.
Which token standards does BNB Chain use?
BNB Chain's smart contract platform supports several token standards. Each standard defines what a token can do. Check a token's BEP-20 contract address on BscScan to confirm its network.
Why does transferring need BNB for gas?
Every transfer on BNB Chain costs gas, paid in BNB. If your wallet holds the token but no BNB, the transfer fails.
How do other chains' tokens get here?
Tokens that live on another blockchain need a bridge to reach BNB Chain. The bridge issues a BEP-20 version, and that version is what you transfer.
Bridged tokens depend on the bridge's rules.
What can block a BEP-20 transfer?
A BEP-20 token's smart contract can carry rules that limit transfers. The issuer writes those rules.
- Transfer taxes take a cut.
- Wallet limits cap holdings.
- Blacklists block addresses.
- Pause functions stop transfers.
What if you send to the wrong network?
BNB Chain addresses look like Ethereum addresses, but the networks are separate. A token sent to the wrong network or an incompatible address usually cannot be recovered.
Frequently asked questions
Many software and hardware wallets support BNB Chain. Check that your wallet can add custom networks and tokens.
Copy the BEP-20 contract address from BscScan and paste it into your wallet's import screen.
Only if that address is on BNB Chain or a bridge or exchange accepts BNB Chain deposits. A wrong-network send is usually permanent.
BEP-20 runs on BNB Chain and ERC-20 runs on Ethereum. They use similar rules but are not interchangeable.
