How do I know if my USDT is TRC20 or ERC20?

Look at the network shown next to your USDT in your wallet or exchange. TRC20 addresses start with T; ERC20 addresses start with 0x. Because BEP20, Polygon and other networks also use 0x, check the label, not just the address.

How do I identify a TRC20 address?

A TRON (TRC20) address starts with a capital T and is 34 characters long, for example T followed by 33 letters and numbers. Paste it into Tronscan to confirm it exists on TRON.

Is USDT BEP20 the same as ERC20?

No. Both use 0x addresses, but BEP20 runs on BNB Smart Chain and ERC20 on Ethereum. Sending on one network to a platform that only watches the other can lose the funds.

Can I send TRC20 USDT to an ERC20 address?

No. Wallets and exchanges won't send TRON USDT to a 0x address, and even when an address format happens to be accepted, the network must match on both sides.

How do I check if my USDT is real?

Open the token on a block explorer and compare its contract address with the one Tether publishes: TR7NHqjeKQxGTCi8q8ZY4pL8otSzgjLj6t on TRON and 0xdac17f958d2ee523a2206206994597c13d831ec7 on Ethereum. A token called USDT with a different contract is fake.

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How to Check Which Network Your USDT Is On (TRC20, ERC20 or BEP20)

Q: Which network should I use to sell USDT for INR on Disburz?

TRC20 (TRON). Disburz accepts USDT on TRC20 today, and your deposit address starts with T. If your USDT is on another network, convert it to USDT on TRON first.

Is your USDT on TRC20, ERC20 or BEP20? Check the address, the label in your app, or the transaction hash. 0x addresses can't tell you, here's what can.

By Bryan Aaron · Updated 26 October 2026

Quick answer

An address starting with T is TRON (TRC20). An address starting with 0x could be Ethereum (ERC20), BNB Smart Chain (BEP20), Polygon, Arbitrum, Base or another EVM network, so the address alone can't tell you. Check the network label next to your USDT in your wallet or exchange, or paste the transaction hash into Tronscan or Etherscan: the explorer that finds it is the network.

USDT isn't one coin on one blockchain. The same dollar token lives on TRON, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, Solana and more, and each copy only moves on its own network. Before you send USDT anywhere, including to sell it for INR, you need to know which one you hold. There are four ways to check, from quickest to most certain.

Which network is your USDT on: a T address is TRON (TRC20) for certain; a 0x address could be Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum or Base; check the network label or the TxID on an explorer — A T address settles it; a 0x address doesn't. Illustration.

1. Look at the address

Address looks like	Network	Certain?
Starts with `T`, 34 characters	TRON (TRC20)	Yes
Starts with `0x`, 42 characters	Ethereum (ERC20), BNB Smart Chain (BEP20), Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Avalanche…	No: every EVM network uses the same format
32–44 letters and numbers, no prefix	Usually Solana	Mostly

So a T address settles it, but a 0x address doesn't. Your MetaMask or Trust Wallet 0x address is literally the same on Ethereum, BNB Chain and Polygon; the network you choose when sending decides where the money goes. Paste any address into our USDT address checker to see which networks it can belong to.

2. Read the network label in your app

Every wallet and exchange shows the network somewhere. Where to look:

Trust Wallet search for USDT showing the same token on Tron, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism and Solana — The network label under each USDT tells you which chain it is on. Illustration of the Trust Wallet asset list.

App	Where the network shows
Trust Wallet	Under the token name (Tron, BNB Smart Chain, Ethereum); each network is a separate USDT
MetaMask	The network selector at the top; MetaMask has no TRON
Exodus	Under each token; filter assets by network
Coinbase Wallet	On the token page; it has no TRON network
TronLink	Always TRON (TRC20)
Binance, Bybit, KuCoin, OKX	Your deposit history shows the network each USDT deposit came in on

On an exchange, the balance itself has no network. USDT becomes “TRC20” or “ERC20” only when you withdraw, and you pick the network then. That's why sending from an exchange is the easiest way to switch networks.

Exchange USDT withdrawal network options: TRON (TRC20), Ethereum (ERC20), BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) and Polygon with fees — Exchanges list each network separately. Choosing the wrong one is the most common way USDT gets lost. Illustration.

3. Paste the transaction hash into an explorer

If someone sent you USDT and you have the transaction ID (TxID), this is the surest check. The explorer that finds it is the network.

A hash of 64 characters without 0x is usually TRON. Paste it into Tronscan.
A hash starting with 0x is an EVM network. Try Etherscan first, then BscScan and Polygonscan.

The explorer page also shows the token, the amount, the sender and receiver, and whether it's confirmed.

Tronscan transaction details for a 1,000 USDT TRC20 transfer showing SUCCESS, 19 confirmations, token Tether USD and the fee — Checking a USDT transfer on Tronscan: result, confirmations, token and amount. Illustration.

4. Check the token contract (is it real USDT?)

Scammers create tokens named “USDT” that look real in a wallet but are worthless. Open the token on the explorer and compare its contract address with the one Tether publishes:

Network	Official USD₮ contract
TRON (TRC20)	`TR7NHqjeKQxGTCi8q8ZY4pL8otSzgjLj6t`
Ethereum (ERC20)	`0xdac17f958d2ee523a2206206994597c13d831ec7`
Solana	`Es9vMFrzaCERmJfrF4H2FYD4KCoNkY11McCe8BenwNYB`

One thing most guides skip: Tether's own list of supported blockchains doesn't include BNB Smart Chain or Polygon for USD₮. USDT on those networks is a bridged version issued through other platforms. It trades at the same price on exchanges, but it's worth knowing who stands behind the token you hold. More on fake tokens in USDT scams in India.

What this means when you sell USDT for INR

Disburz accepts USDT on TRC20 today, and your deposit address starts with T. If your USDT is on TRON, send it straight from your wallet. If it's on another network, convert it first: send it to an exchange on the same network and withdraw USDT on TRC20. Guides for Trust Wallet, MetaMask, Exodus and Binance show the exact steps.

Already sent on the wrong network? Read what to do after a wrong-network transfer. For the differences in fees and speed, see TRC20 vs ERC20 USDT.

How to Check Which Network Your USDT Is On (TRC20, ERC20 or BEP20)

1. Look at the address

2. Read the network label in your app

3. Paste the transaction hash into an explorer

4. Check the token contract (is it real USDT?)

What this means when you sell USDT for INR

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