The network is the number one mistake
The same token often exists on several networks. USDT on Ethereum, Tron and BNB Chain are different assets from the wallet's point of view. Sending on the wrong network is the most common way funds are lost, and in many cases they cannot be recovered at all.
Always read the network label on the receiving side first, then select the identical network on the sending side. Never assume the default is right.
Address hygiene
- Copy and paste — never retype an address by hand
- Check the first four and last four characters after pasting
- Watch for clipboard-hijacking malware that swaps the address
- Save frequently used addresses to an allow-list where supported
Send $10 first. Wait for it to arrive and be credited. Only then send the rest. A $2 network fee is cheap insurance against a five-figure mistake.
Fees, memos and minimums
Some networks require a memo or destination tag alongside the address — exchanges use it to credit the right account. Omitting it usually means a support ticket, sometimes a permanent loss.
Check the receiving platform's minimum deposit too. Sending less than the minimum can mean the funds are never credited.
Before you press send
- Network matches on both sides
- Address verified character by character at both ends
- Memo or tag included if required
- Amount is above the receiving minimum
- Test transaction confirmed and credited