BNB Smart Chain to Polygon PoS bridge
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All ways to move coins from BNB Smart Chain to Polygon PoS on Crystal-Trade: pick a direction, send coins over BNB Smart Chain and receive them at your Polygon PoS address.
Rate updated: Sep 11, 2026, 20:23
- From network
- BNB Smart Chain
- To network
- Polygon PoS
- Fees are paid in
- POL
- Address format
- 0x…
Directions from BNB Smart Chain to Polygon PoS
| Network | Direction | Rate | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNB Smart Chain |  USDT BEP20 → USDT Polygon | 1 USDT BEP20 = 1 USDT Polygon | 200 USDT BEP20 |
BNB Smart Chain vs Polygon PoS: network comparison
| BNB Smart Chain | Polygon PoS | |
|---|---|---|
| Network type | Layer 1 | Sidechain with checkpoints to Ethereum |
| Fees are paid in | BNB | POL |
| Fee level | low | low |
| Speed | fast | fast |
| Block time | — | ~2 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 POL or standard Polygon PoS 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 Polygon PoS | 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 Polygon PoS
- Choose a direction in the table above and enter the amount in the calculator on its page.
- Paste your Polygon PoS 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 Polygon PoS address. The status is shown on the order page.
Before you bridge to Polygon PoS
- The receiving address must be on the Polygon PoS network (0x…).
- Addresses on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain and Polygon look the same (0x…): make sure the wallet shows Polygon PoS 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 Polygon PoS bridge: FAQ
How do I bridge from BNB Smart Chain to Polygon PoS?
On Crystal-Trade a bridge is an exchange order: you send coins over BNB Smart Chain and receive USDT at your Polygon PoS address. No bridge contracts, wallet connection or wrapped tokens are involved.
Which assets can I move from BNB Smart Chain to Polygon PoS?
Available now: USDT. The table above lists every direction with its rate and minimum.
How long does a transfer from BNB Smart Chain to Polygon PoS take?
The order is processed after the BNB Smart Chain network confirms your transfer, then the coins are sent over Polygon PoS.
What do I need to pay fees on Polygon PoS?
Fees on Polygon PoS are paid in POL. You do not need POL to receive coins, only to send them later.
Which address do I need for Polygon PoS?
An address on the Polygon PoS network: 0x… An Ethereum-style address (0x…) works, but the wallet must be set to Polygon PoS.
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