How To Use MetaMask With USDT On Binance Smart Chain

MetaMask makes it easy to manage your crypto, but to use USDT on Binance Smart Chain (BSC), you’ll need to set things up correctly. This guide will show you how to transfer USDT from Binance to MetaMask using BSC without errors or confusion.

If you're new to MetaMask or the Binance Smart Chain, don’t worry. This article breaks everything down into simple steps so you can start using your USDT on BSC quickly and safely.

What You Need Before You Start

Before transferring any tokens, make sure you have the following:

• A MetaMask wallet (installed as a browser extension or mobile app)
• Your Binance account with USDT in your Spot Wallet
• Binance Smart Chain added to your MetaMask
• If you don’t have MetaMask set up yet, download it from the official site and follow the installation steps. 

Step 1: Add Binance Smart Chain to MetaMask

MetaMask is Ethereum-based by default, so you need to manually add BSC. Here’s how:

• Open MetaMask and click the Network dropdown (top center).
• Click “Add Network”.

Enter the following details:

• Network Name: Binance Smart Chain
• New RPC URL: https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org/
• Chain ID: 56
• Currency Symbol: BNB
• Block Explorer URL: https://bscscan.com
• Save and switch to the Binance Smart Chain network.
• Now, your MetaMask is ready to receive BEP-20 tokens like USDT on BSC.

Step 2: Find Your MetaMask BSC Address

Once you’ve added BSC to MetaMask, click on your account name to copy your wallet address. This is the address where you’ll send USDT from Binance.

Make sure the address is selected under the Binance Smart Chain network to avoid sending tokens to the wrong chain.

Step 3: Withdraw USDT from Binance

To transfer USDT from Binance to MetaMask, follow these steps:

• Log in to your Binance account.
• Go to Wallet > Fiat and Spot.
• Find USDT and click Withdraw.
• Paste your MetaMask wallet address.
• Select Network: BSC (BEP20) — this is crucial!
• Enter the amount of USDT and click Withdraw.
• Complete the security verification process.

Once processed, the USDT should appear in your MetaMask wallet under the Binance Smart Chain network.

Step 4: Add USDT Token to MetaMask 

If you don’t see USDT in MetaMask after the transfer, don’t panic. You just need to manually add the token:

• In MetaMask, scroll down and click “Import Tokens”.
• Enter the USDT token contract address for BSC:

• Contract: 0x55d398326f99059fF775485246999027B3197955
• Click Add Custom Token, then Import.

Now you’ll see your USDT balance on BSC in MetaMask.

Common Issues and Tips

• Wrong network selected on Binance? If you send USDT using a different network (like ERC-20), it won’t appear in MetaMask unless that network is added and the token is supported.
• Token not visible? Always check if you need to add the token manually with the correct contract address.
• Need BNB for gas? Keep a small amount of BNB in MetaMask to cover transaction fees on BSC.
  

  Final Thoughts

Using MetaMask with USDT on Binance Smart Chain is fast and cheap, once you get the setup right. Follow the steps above carefully, and you'll be ready to manage your USDT easily. Whether you're storing funds, trading on DEXs, or exploring DeFi, having USDT on MetaMask through BSC opens up many possibilities.