BNB Smart Chain to Solana Bridge — Move USDT and USDC

Directions from BNB Smart Chain to Solana

Network	Direction	Rate	Minimum
BNB Smart Chain	USDT BEP20 → USDT SOL	1 USDT BEP20 = 1 USDT SOL	200 USDT BEP20
BNB Smart Chain	USDT BEP20 → USDC SOL	1 USDT BEP20 = 0.9999 USDC SOL	200 USDT BEP20

BNB Smart Chain vs Solana: network comparison

	BNB Smart Chain	Solana
Network type	Layer 1	Layer 1
Fees are paid in	BNB	SOL
Fee level	low	low
Speed	fast	fast
Block time	—	~0.4 sec
Address format	0x…	base58, 32–44
Memo / tag	not needed	not needed
EVM-compatible addresses (0x…)	yes	no

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 SOL or standard Solana 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 Solana	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 Solana

Choose a direction in the table above and enter the amount in the calculator on its page.
Paste your Solana address (base58, 32–44) 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 Solana address. The status is shown on the order page.

Before you bridge to Solana

The receiving address must be on the Solana network (base58, 32–44).
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 Solana bridge: FAQ

How do I bridge from BNB Smart Chain to Solana?

On Crystal-Trade a bridge is an exchange order: you send coins over BNB Smart Chain and receive USDT and USDC at your Solana address. No bridge contracts, wallet connection or wrapped tokens are involved.

Which assets can I move from BNB Smart Chain to Solana?

Available now: USDT and USDC. The table above lists every direction with its rate and minimum.

How long does a transfer from BNB Smart Chain to Solana take?

The order is processed after the BNB Smart Chain network confirms your transfer, then the coins are sent over Solana.

What do I need to pay fees on Solana?

Fees on Solana are paid in SOL. You do not need SOL to receive coins, only to send them later.

Which address do I need for Solana?

An address on the Solana network: base58, 32–44.