USDT TRC20 vs BEP20 vs ERC20: which network to choose when selling and why it must match your order

One coin, several networks

USDT is the same stablecoin whichever network it moves on, but each network is a separate blockchain with its own addresses and its own transaction history. A transfer made on one network does not show up on another.

At GetBit you can sell USDT on six networks. In the order form each one is listed as a separate currency, so for us USDT TRC-20 and USDT BEP-20 are different directions, even though both are USDT. For TRC-20, coins are sent only on the Tron network.

• USDT TRC-20
• USDT BEP-20
• USDT ERC-20
• USDT TON
• USDT Solana
• USDT Polygon

How to choose the network when selling

We do not rank networks as better or worse. What matters is that the network of the order is one you can actually send on. In practice the decision comes down to a few questions.

The network is chosen together with the exchange direction. For example, in Brazil you can sell USDT TRC-20 or USDT TON for PIX, in Argentina USDT BEP-20 for Mercado Pago, and in Mexico USDT ERC-20 for SPEI. We have covered each of these payout methods in separate guides; here we focus only on the network.

• Which network are your USDT on right now? Picking the same one saves you an extra transfer before the sale.
• Does your wallet or account let you send USDT on that network? Check the list of networks on its withdrawal screen.
• Choose the direction on the site that combines your network with your payout method.
• Does the amount fit the limits? The minimum per order is 20 USDT or the equivalent and the maximum is about 5,000 USDT; the limits are shown under the amount field.

Why the network must match the order

When you create an order, you get an address on the network of that exchange direction. If the order is for USDT TRC-20, the coins must leave your wallet on Tron. Tokens sent on another network are not credited to the order address, even if it is the same USDT.

Our rules are clear on this: if a different cryptocurrency is sent to the order address, if the funds go through a different network, or if the amount is lower or higher than stated, those funds may be lost. The client is responsible for sending exactly the amount shown in the order.

Timing matters too. The rate is fixed when the order is created, and if the funds have not arrived within 60 minutes of the order being accepted, it is closed automatically. That is why it is best to have your coins ready on the right network before you open the order.

Confirmations and processing time

After you send the coins, the transaction needs the required number of network confirmations, which depends on the cryptocurrency: for TRC-20, for example, the rules require 20 confirmations. On average a transaction is confirmed within one minute to several hours; in rare cases of very high network load it can take up to 24 hours.

Once the confirmations are in, an operator sends the payout in local currency manually. The standard processing time for an order is 360 minutes, and during busy periods it may take up to 48 hours. You can follow the status on the order page, and the operator may contact you on Telegram, so give a username you actually use.

Every incoming transaction is also checked under our AML/KYC policy. If you have questions about the wallet you plan to send from, support can answer them before you create the order.

Step by step before you send USDT

Before creating the order you see the rate, the limits and the final amount. GetBit's fee is already included in the rate, so there is no separate fee line.

1. Check in your wallet or account which network your USDT are on.
2. On GetBit, choose the direction with that same USDT network and your payout method.
3. Enter the amount and review the rate, the limits and what you will receive.
4. Fill in the details of an account in your own name, the holder's full name, your e-mail and your Telegram username.
5. Create the order and copy the address exactly as shown.
6. In your wallet, select the same network as in the order and send exactly the amount stated.
7. Follow the status on the order page and reply to the operator if they message you.

Typical mistakes

If something went wrong, contact support right away with the order number and the transaction hash (TXID). Support works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on Telegram and by e-mail.

• Choosing USDT TRC-20 in the order and sending from a wallet that holds USDT on another network.
• Leaving the default network on the withdrawal screen without checking it.
• Sending an amount different from the one in the order.
• Opening the order and sending the coins much later, after the waiting time has run out.
• Entering a payout account in someone else's name: payments to third parties are not made.

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