Quick answer
In My Wallet, choose USDT on TRON, paste a TRON address, enter the amount, and check the fee before you confirm. Keep some TRX for fees. Make sure the recipient expects USDT on TRON, not another network.
Before you send
- Confirm the recipient supports USDT on TRON (TRC-20).
- Check whether an exchange needs a memo/tag.
- Keep a TRX balance for the network fee.
Send step by step
- Open Send in My Wallet.
- Choose USDT on the TRON network.
- Paste the recipient's TRON address or pick it from Saved Addresses.
- Enter the amount.
- Review address, network, amount, and fee, then confirm.
How TRON fees work
TRON uses bandwidth and energy (TRON resource model). If you don't have enough energy, TRX is burned to pay for it. According to the Help Center:
- A USDT transfer to an address that already holds USDT usually burns about 6.4–6.5 TRX.
- A first transfer to an address that has never held USDT burns a few TRX more than a usual transfer (see TRON docs on energy).
The confirmation screen shows the final fee.
Send a test first
- For a new recipient, send a small amount first.
- Check it arrived before you send the rest.
Check the full address
- Scammers create look-alike addresses with the same start and end.
- My Wallet marks detected look-alike transfers with a Scam label.
- Compare the whole address, not just a few characters.
Track your transfer
- Open the transaction in Activity.
- Copy the TXID and check it in a TRON explorer.
Common mistakes
- Sending TRON USDT to an address on another network.
- Forgetting the memo/tag for an exchange deposit.
- Running out of TRX for fees.
- Copying an address from history without checking it.
Receiving USDT on TRON
- Open Receive in My Wallet and choose TRON.
- Share your TRON address or QR code with the sender.
- Ask the sender to confirm they are sending USDT on TRON, not another network.
- The transfer appears in Activity once the network confirms it.
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FAQ
Why do I need TRX to send USDT?
TRON fees are paid in TRX. Without enough TRX or energy, the transfer can't go through.
Why did the fee change between transfers?
A first transfer to a new USDT holder needs more energy than later ones.
Can I send USDT on TRON to a TON address?
No. Addresses are not interchangeable between networks.
Can a TRON transfer be cancelled?
No. Blockchain transfers can't be reversed once confirmed.