Send tokens from Phantom

You can send tokens from Phantom to wallet addresses, exchanges, Phantom usernames, or domain names. 

Requirements

Every transaction requires a small fee paid in the chain's native token, such as SOL on Solana or ETH on Ethereum. Native tokens are chain-specific—ETH on Ethereum is different from ETH on Base. If you don't have enough native token, the transaction fails.

Send tokens

Browser extension

To send tokens, follow these steps:

1. On the Home tab, click Send. Or open any token and click Send to pre-fill the token.
2. Choose the token you want to send. Skip this if already prefilled. For non-native tokens, check the chain icon to confirm you're on the correct chain.
3. Paste the recipient's address, username, or domain name.
4. Enter an amount.
5. Click Next, review the details, then click Send.

Your tokens are sent after the transaction confirms. If you're sending to a new address, Phantom may warn you that the wallet has no balance or transaction history. You can continue if you're sure the address is correct.

Warning: Sending on the wrong chain can result in lost funds. Always verify the chain matches on both Phantom and the receiving address.

Mobile app

To send tokens, follow these steps:

1. On the Home tab, tap Send. Or open any token and tap Send to pre-fill the token.
2. Choose the token you want to send. Skip this if already prefilled. For non-native tokens, check the chain icon to confirm you're on the correct chain.
3. Paste the recipient's address, username, or domain name.
4. Enter an amount.
5. Tap Next, review the details, then tap Send.

Your tokens are sent after the transaction confirms. If you're sending to a new address, Phantom may warn you that the wallet has no balance or transaction history. You can continue if you're sure the address is correct.

Warning: Sending on the wrong chain can result in lost funds. Always verify the chain matches on both Phantom and the receiving address.

Send to an exchange

Note: Sending CASH tokens? See Send money from your Cash account instead.

To send tokens to an exchange, follow these steps:

1. Confirm the exchange supports the token and chain. Some exchanges support a chain but not every token on it.
2. Confirm you've selected the same chain in both Phantom and the exchange.
3. Copy and paste the deposit address from the exchange. Never type it manually.
4. If the exchange requires a memo or tag, enter it in the Memo field.
5. Enter an amount.
6. Review the details, then select Send.

Warning: Sending on the wrong chain can result in lost funds. Always verify the chain matches in both Phantom and the exchange. When sending to a new address, send a small test amount first.

Common issues

Phantom shows "Invalid format"

The address format doesn't match the selected chain. Verify you're sending on the correct chain.

Not enough gas to complete the transaction

Every transaction requires a fee (gas) paid in the chain's native token—ETH on Ethereum, SOL on Solana, POL on Polygon, and so on.

Make sure you have enough native tokens to cover the fee before sending.

See About network fees (gas) for more information.

The token may be a scam

Some scam tokens are designed to trap your funds. They let you receive or buy them but block you from sending or selling. If you don't recognize the token or received it unexpectedly, it may be a scam.

Verify the token's contract address before interacting. Phantom can't remove or unlock trapped tokens. See Deal with scam or spam tokens.

The network is congested

Transactions can fail when networks are busy. On Ethereum, Polygon, and Bitcoin, try increasing your gas fee. On Solana and Sui, wait and retry during lower traffic.

You're sending on the wrong chain

Each token must be sent on the correct chain. Sending on the wrong chain can cause the transaction to fail or result in permanent loss of funds.

Before sending, confirm the recipient's address and chain match the token you're sending.

The recipient address is incorrect

Sending to an incorrect or incompatible address can cause your transaction to fail—or result in lost funds. Always copy and paste addresses rather than typing them manually.

Your wallet may be compromised

If Phantom shows a "malicious account" warning, the account may be controlled by a bad actor. This can happen if you imported a wallet from a recovery phrase you didn't generate yourself.

There's no way to recover a compromised wallet. Create a new wallet and transfer any remaining funds immediately. See Move assets when you need to start over with a new wallet.

FAQ

Can Phantom recover my tokens?

No. Phantom is non-custodial and can't reverse or retrieve transactions.

What if the exchange requires a memo but Phantom doesn't show the field?

Phantom only shows the memo field for tokens that support memos. If the field doesn't appear, the token doesn't require one.