ERC20 is the standard interface for fungible tokens on Ethereum, defined in the proposal EIP-20. Any token that follows it can be held by the same wallets and traded on the same apps, which is why thousands of tokens — including USDT, USDC and many others — use it.
What does “USDT ERC20” mean?
It is Tether issued as an ERC20 token on Ethereum. Its value is the same as USDT on other networks; the difference is the blockchain, the fees and the speed.
ERC20 addresses
ERC20 tokens are held by normal Ethereum addresses: 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. The same address format is used by BNB Smart Chain, Arbitrum, Base and Polygon, so a 0x address alone does not tell you the network.
ERC20 fees
Transfers are paid in ETH as gas. The cost depends on how busy Ethereum is, and token transfers cost more than plain ETH transfers. It can range from under a dollar in quiet periods to several dollars or more when the network is congested.
How fast is ERC20?
Ethereum creates a block about every 12 seconds. A transfer is usually included within a minute; exchanges often wait for extra confirmations, so crediting can take a few minutes.
Move USDT to or from ERC20
Use the form above to swap USDT TRC20 to ERC20 or ETH to USDT.
Frequently asked questions
Is ERC20 a coin?
No. ERC20 is a standard that tokens follow. ETH is Ethereum’s native coin; ERC20 tokens run on top of Ethereum.
Are ERC20 and BEP20 addresses the same?
They use the same 0x format, and you can control both with the same private key, but they are different networks. Tokens sent on one do not appear on the other.
Why is my ERC20 transfer expensive?
Fees are set by Ethereum gas demand. When the network is busy, token transfers cost more.