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USDT network fees, compared live
The same USDT, 11 blockchains, very different costs. What this desk counts right now to pay out on each network, and to take a deposit from it.
- Cheapest to receive on AssetHub 0.003 USDT
- Cheapest to send from Aptos 0.011 USDT
- Figures from 10 networks quoted
| Network | To receive on it | To send from it | Address format | Swap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AssetHub cheapest to receive | 0.003 USDT | 0.03 USDT | checked when you paste it | Get it |
| Aptos cheapest to send | 0.011 USDT | 0.011 USDT | starts with 0x — 66 characters | Get it |
| BEP20 | 0.024 USDT | 0.065 USDT | starts with 0x — 42 characters | Get it |
| TON | 0.083 USDT | 0.097 USDT | starts with UQ or EQ — 48 characters · memo | Get it |
| Polygon | 0.09 USDT | 0.099 USDT | starts with 0x — 42 characters | Get it |
| Arbitrum | 0.18 USDT | 0.18 USDT | starts with 0x — 42 characters | Get it |
| ERC20 | 0.22 USDT | 0.53 USDT | starts with 0x — 42 characters | Get it |
| Solana | 0.28 USDT | 0.28 USDT | 32 to 44 characters, no 0x prefix | Get it |
| Avalanche | 0.38 USDT | 0.4 USDT | starts with 0x — 42 characters | Get it |
| TRC20 | 5.56 USDT | 5.56 USDT | starts with T — 34 characters | Get it |
| Celo | not available | — | starts with 0x — 42 characters | Swap it |
Read from live quotes for a swap worth about 1,000 USD against BTC. Both fees are already inside every quote on this site — nothing is added on top. They are the fees this desk counts, not a reading of the blockchain itself: your own wallet’s fee for the deposit transaction is separate, and set by your wallet.
Why they differ
What decides a network fee
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It is a fixed amount, not a percentage
Moving 50 USDT costs the network exactly as much as moving 50,000. A fee of a few dollars is invisible on a large swap and brutal on a small one — which is why the network matters most for small amounts.
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It follows congestion
Every blockchain prices its block space by demand. Ethereum gas can multiply within an hour; TRON’s energy cost changes with network rules. The ranking above is today’s — it is recomputed every few minutes.
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Token transfers cost more than coin transfers
USDT is a token: moving it runs a smart contract, which costs more than sending the chain’s own coin. It is also why a wallet needs a little of the native coin (TRX, ETH, BNB, SOL…) to send USDT onward.
FAQ
USDT fees, in short
Which USDT network is the cheapest right now?
To receive USDT: AssetHub, at 0.003 USDT. To send it: Aptos, at 0.011 USDT. Those are this desk’s figures at 17:47 UTC; the ranking moves with congestion.
Are these fees added to my swap?
No — they are already inside it. Every amount quoted on this site is what arrives, with both network fees and our margin taken into account. The table simply shows one component that most services keep out of sight.
Can I move USDT from one network to another?
Yes. It is an ordinary swap: one deposit on the first network, one payout on the second, no bridge and no account. For example USDT TRC20 to ERC20 or ERC20 to BEP20.
Why does the same address work on several networks?
Ethereum-compatible chains — ERC20, BEP20, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base and others — share one address format (0x, 42 characters). The address is valid everywhere; the funds only exist on the chain they were sent over. If that went wrong, see what to do after a wrong-network transfer.
Guides
Go further
USDT networks compared: TRC20 vs ERC20 vs BEP20
Live fees for every USDT network, how the addresses differ, and how to pick the right one.Read the guide
Sent USDT or another coin to the wrong network? What to do, case by case
A decision tree: find your case in three questions, then follow the recovery steps that apply to it.Read the guide