Ethereum to BNB Smart Chain Bridge

Directions from Ethereum to BNB Smart Chain

Network	Direction	Rate	Minimum
Ethereum	ETH → ETH BEP20	1 ETH = 0.9999 ETH BEP20	0.08616 ETH
Ethereum	USDT ERC20 → USDT BEP20	1 USDT ERC20 = 1 USDT BEP20	200 USDT ERC20
Ethereum	DAI → USDT BEP20	1 DAI = 0.9978 USDT BEP20	200 DAI
Ethereum	USDC ERC20 → USDT BEP20	1 USDC ERC20 = 0.9982 USDT BEP20	200 USDC ERC20

Ethereum vs BNB Smart Chain: network comparison

	Ethereum	BNB Smart Chain
Network type	Layer 1	Layer 1
Fees are paid in	ETH	BNB
Fee level	high	low
Speed	moderate	fast
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 BNB or standard BNB Smart Chain 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 BNB Smart Chain	Not needed to receive	Often needed to claim funds or move them after the bridge
Time	After the Ethereum 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 Ethereum to BNB Smart Chain

Choose a direction in the table above and enter the amount in the calculator on its page.
Paste your BNB Smart Chain address (0x…) to receive the coins.
Send the coins over the Ethereum network to the address from the order, exactly in the amount shown.
After the Ethereum confirmations, the coins are sent to your BNB Smart Chain address. The status is shown on the order page.

Before you bridge to BNB Smart Chain

The receiving address must be on the BNB Smart Chain network (0x…).
Addresses on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain and Polygon look the same (0x…): make sure the wallet shows BNB Smart Chain as the network.
Send coins over Ethereum 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.

Ethereum to BNB Smart Chain bridge: FAQ

How do I bridge from Ethereum to BNB Smart Chain?

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

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

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

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

The order is processed after the Ethereum network confirms your transfer, then the coins are sent over BNB Smart Chain. A new Ethereum block appears about every 12 sec.

What do I need to pay fees on BNB Smart Chain?

Fees on BNB Smart Chain are paid in BNB. You do not need BNB to receive coins, only to send them later.

Which address do I need for BNB Smart Chain?

An address on the BNB Smart Chain network: 0x… An Ethereum-style address (0x…) works, but the wallet must be set to BNB Smart Chain.

Directions from Ethereum to BNB Smart Chain

Ethereum vs BNB Smart Chain: network comparison

Crystal-Trade or a classic bridge: what is the difference

How to move coins from Ethereum to BNB Smart Chain

Before you bridge to BNB Smart Chain

Ethereum to BNB Smart Chain bridge: FAQ

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