Polygon PoS to BNB Smart Chain Bridge

Directions from Polygon PoS to BNB Smart Chain

Network	Direction	Rate	Minimum
Polygon PoS	USDT Polygon → USDT BEP20	1 USDT Polygon = 1 USDT BEP20	200 USDT Polygon
Polygon PoS	USDC Polygon → USDT BEP20	1 USDC Polygon = 0.9982 USDT BEP20	200 USDC Polygon

Polygon PoS vs BNB Smart Chain: network comparison

	Polygon PoS	BNB Smart Chain
Network type	Sidechain with checkpoints to Ethereum	Layer 1
Fees are paid in	POL	BNB
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 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 Polygon PoS 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 Polygon PoS 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 Polygon PoS network to the address from the order, exactly in the amount shown.
After the Polygon PoS 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 Polygon PoS 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.

Polygon PoS to BNB Smart Chain bridge: FAQ

How do I bridge from Polygon PoS to BNB Smart Chain?

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

Which assets can I move from Polygon PoS to BNB Smart Chain?

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

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

The order is processed after the Polygon PoS network confirms your transfer, then the coins are sent over BNB Smart Chain. A new Polygon PoS block appears about every 2 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 Polygon PoS to BNB Smart Chain

Polygon PoS vs BNB Smart Chain: network comparison

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

How to move coins from Polygon PoS to BNB Smart Chain

Before you bridge to BNB Smart Chain

Polygon PoS to BNB Smart Chain bridge: FAQ

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