BNB Smart Chain to Ethereum bridge
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All ways to move coins from BNB Smart Chain to Ethereum on Crystal-Trade: pick a direction, send coins over BNB Smart Chain and receive them at your Ethereum address.
Rate updated: Sep 11, 2026, 19:18
- From network
- BNB Smart Chain
- To network
- Ethereum
- Fees are paid in
- ETH
- Address format
- 0x…
Directions from BNB Smart Chain to Ethereum
| Network | Direction | Rate | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNB Smart Chain | 1 ETH BEP20 = 0.9999 ETH | 0.08616 ETH BEP20 | |
| BNB Smart Chain | 1 USDT BEP20 = 1 USDT ERC20 | 200 USDT BEP20 | |
| BNB Smart Chain | 1 USDT BEP20 = 1 USDC ERC20 | 200 USDT BEP20 |
BNB Smart Chain vs Ethereum: network comparison
| BNB Smart Chain | Ethereum | |
|---|---|---|
| Network type | Layer 1 | Layer 1 |
| Fees are paid in | BNB | ETH |
| Fee level | low | high |
| Speed | fast | moderate |
| Block time | — | ~12 sec |
| Address format | 0x… | 0x… |
| Memo / tag | not needed | not needed |
| EVM-compatible addresses (0x…) | yes | yes |
Fee and speed levels are relative and depend on network load.
Crystal-Trade or a classic bridge: what is the difference
| Crystal-Trade | Classic bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| What you receive | Native ETH or standard Ethereum tokens | Depends on the bridge: on some networks it is a bridged version of the token |
| Wallet connection and approvals | Not needed: you send coins to the order address | Needed: you connect a wallet and sign contract transactions |
| Coins for fees on Ethereum | Not needed to receive | Often needed to claim funds or move them after the bridge |
| Time | After the BNB Smart Chain confirmations; the status is shown on the order page | Depends on the bridge and the load of both networks |
| Who holds the funds during the transfer | Crystal-Trade, for the duration of the order (with an AML check) | The bridge smart contract or its validators |
How to move coins from BNB Smart Chain to Ethereum
- Choose a direction in the table above and enter the amount in the calculator on its page.
- Paste your Ethereum address (0x…) to receive the coins.
- Send the coins over the BNB Smart Chain network to the address from the order, exactly in the amount shown.
- After the BNB Smart Chain confirmations, the coins are sent to your Ethereum address. The status is shown on the order page.
Before you bridge to Ethereum
- The receiving address must be on the Ethereum network (0x…).
- Addresses on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain and Polygon look the same (0x…): make sure the wallet shows Ethereum as the network.
- Send coins over BNB Smart Chain only — a transfer over another network will not reach the order.
- Funds go through an AML check; high-risk transfers may be held until the check is complete.
BNB Smart Chain to Ethereum bridge: FAQ
How do I bridge from BNB Smart Chain to Ethereum?
On Crystal-Trade a bridge is an exchange order: you send coins over BNB Smart Chain and receive ETH, USDT and USDC at your Ethereum address. No bridge contracts, wallet connection or wrapped tokens are involved.
Which assets can I move from BNB Smart Chain to Ethereum?
Available now: ETH, USDT and USDC. The table above lists every direction with its rate and minimum.
How long does a transfer from BNB Smart Chain to Ethereum take?
The order is processed after the BNB Smart Chain network confirms your transfer, then the coins are sent over Ethereum.
What do I need to pay fees on Ethereum?
Fees on Ethereum are paid in ETH. You do not need ETH to receive coins, only to send them later.
Which address do I need for Ethereum?
An address on the Ethereum network: 0x… An Ethereum-style address (0x…) works, but the wallet must be set to Ethereum.