How to cancel a pending EVM transaction

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You can cancel a transaction only if it’s still pending and it was sent on a supported EVM network (like Ethereum, Base, or Polygon).

When you cancel, Phantom sends a new transaction with a higher gas fee to replace the original. If the original transaction confirms first, the cancellation won’t go through.

Transactions that are already confirmed can’t be reversed.

On non-EVM networks (such as Solana, Bitcoin, and Sui), you can’t cancel a transaction in Phantom. These transactions will either confirm or fail on their own—so double-check the details before you send.

Cancel a pending transaction on an EVM network

  1. Shortly after submitting a transaction, open Recent Activity:
    • Mobile: Tap the clock icon in the upper-right.
    • Extension: Click the clock icon in the bottom-right.
  2. Select the pending transaction.
  3. Select Cancel.

If the transaction no longer shows as pending, it can’t be canceled.

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