
How to read an address
| Starts with | Length | Network |
|---|---|---|
T | 34 characters | TRON (TRC20) |
0x | 42 characters | Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, Base, Arbitrum and other EVM networks |
bc1, 1 or 3 | 26–62 characters | Bitcoin |
| Letters and numbers, no prefix | 32–44 characters | Solana |
EQ or UQ | 48 characters | TON |
Before you send USDT
- Pick the network in your wallet or exchange that matches the receiver's address.
- Compare the first and last 4–6 characters of the pasted address with the original: clipboard malware can swap it.
- For a large amount, send a small test first.
Sent on the wrong network already? Read what to do after a wrong-network transfer. Choosing a network? See TRC20 vs ERC20. Holding a 0x address? Read how to check which network your USDT is on.
