USDT Recharge Guide: TRC-20 vs ERC-20 Fees Comparison

Depositing USDT is the first step to using PolyBaymax. Choosing the right network can save you significant fees.

▶TRC-20 vs ERC-20: Key Differences

| Feature | TRC-20 (Tron) | ERC-20 (Ethereum) |

|---------|---------------|-------------------|

| Fee | ~1 USDT | ~5-20 USDT |

| Arrival Time | 2-5 min | 5-15 min |

| Network Congestion | Rare | Frequent |

| Confirmations | 19 confirmations | 12 confirmations |

| Rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |

Conclusion: 99% of the time, use TRC-20.

▶Why Such a Big Fee Difference?

• ▪TRC-20 runs on the Tron network, designed for low fees and high throughput
• ▪ERC-20 runs on the Ethereum network, where gas fees depend on network congestion

Example: Depositing 100 USDT

• ▪TRC-20: You receive 99 USDT (1 USDT fee)
• ▪ERC-20: You receive 80-95 USDT (5-20 USDT fee)

▶Detailed TRC-20 Deposit Steps

Step 1: Get Deposit Address

• ▪Login to PolyBaymax Case Center
• ▪Click Recharge via Telegram or visit [@PolyBaymax_bot](https://t.me/PolyBaymax_bot)
• ▪Type /recharge command
• ▪Select TRC-20 network
• ▪Copy the deposit address shown

Step 2: Send from Exchange or Wallet

From Exchange (using Binance as example):

• ▪Login to your exchange account
• ▪Go to "Withdraw" page
• ▪Select USDT
• ▪Select TRC-20 network (⚠️ Critical step)
• ▪Paste PolyBaymax deposit address
• ▪Enter amount
• ▪Submit and complete security verification

From Wallet (using TronLink as example):

• ▪Open TronLink wallet
• ▪Ensure TRX balance > 1 (for gas)
• ▪Click "Send"
• ▪Paste deposit address
• ▪Enter USDT amount
• ▪Confirm transaction

Step 3: Wait for Confirmation

• ▪TRC-20 typically requires 19 confirmations, about 2-5 minutes
• ▪You can check transaction status on Tron blockchain explorer [Tronscan](https://tronscan.org)

Step 4: Confirm Receipt

• ▪After successful deposit, you'll receive a Telegram notification
• ▪Account balance updates automatically

▶FAQ

Q: What if I deposit to the wrong network?

If you accidentally deposit to ERC-20 address, funds are still on blockchain but unrecognized. Contact customer service for assistance.

Q: What's the minimum deposit amount?

• ▪TRC-20: Minimum 10 USDT
• ▪ERC-20: Minimum 50 USDT

Q: How long does deposit take?

• ▪TRC-20: Average 3 minutes
• ▪ERC-20: Average 10 minutes

Q: Is deposit secure?

Completely secure. Deposit address is linked to your account. Every deposit is traceable on blockchain.

▶Fee Calculator

| Deposit Amount | TRC-20 Received | ERC-20 Received | Savings |

|----------------|-----------------|-----------------|---------|

| 50 USDT | 49 USDT | 30-45 USDT | 4-19 USDT |

| 100 USDT | 99 USDT | 80-95 USDT | 4-19 USDT |

| 500 USDT | 499 USDT | 480-495 USDT | 4-19 USDT |

| 1000 USDT | 999 USDT | 980-995 USDT | 4-19 USDT |

▶Tips

• ▪Split large deposits: Lower risk
• ▪Keep transaction hash: As proof for queries
• ▪Verify network selection: Double-check TRC-20 before depositing
• ▪Keep some TRX: If using TronLink, keep 1-2 TRX for gas

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[→ Deposit Now](https://t.me/PolyBaymax_bot?start=recharge)

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