Send crypto in Phantom

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You can send tokens and collectibles from Phantom to another wallet, one of your own accounts, or an exchange. Choose the option in the article that matches where you want to send your assets.

Before you send

  • Make sure the recipient supports the same network as the token you’re sending. For example, if you’re sending USDC on Ethereum, the recipient must also support USDC on Ethereum.
  • For non-native tokens, check the network badge in the lower-right corner of the token icon to confirm which network you’re using.
  • Make sure you have enough of the network's native token (such as SOL on Solana or ETH on Ethereum) to cover network fees. For more information, see Understanding network fees.
  • Phantom may warn about new addresses. You can continue if you're sure the address is correct.

Send to another wallet or Phantom user

Send tokens or collectibles to another Phantom user, any compatible wallet address, or one of your saved contacts.

Mobile app

  1. Tap the + button in the lower right, then tap Send.
  2. Select a recipient. Your own accounts, recently used addresses, saved contacts, and linked bank accounts (US only) appear in the list under Recents, Contacts, Banks, and Accounts. To save an address for future use, tap the + button, then tap Add Contact. If the recipient is not in the list, paste their wallet address or Phantom username, or tap the QR code icon to scan an address.
  3. By default, Phantom sets your Cash account as the payment method. To send a specific token instead, tap Cash, then tap Other Tokens and choose the token.
  4. Enter the amount.
  5. If the recipient requires a memo tag, enter it in the Memo field.
  6. Review and confirm.

Browser extension

  1. On the Home tab, click Send.
  2. Choose the token you want to send. Or click any token in your portfolio, then click Send.
  3. Paste the recipient's address on the correct network, or enter their Phantom username.
  4. Enter the amount.
  5. If the recipient requires a memo tag, enter it in the Memo field.
  6. Click Next.
  7. Confirm the transaction.

Tokens appear in the receiving wallet after the transaction confirms.

Send to your own accounts in Phantom

Move tokens or collectibles between accounts in your own Phantom wallet.

Mobile app

  1. Tap the + button in the lower right, then tap Send.
  2. Your own accounts appear under Accounts in the list. Tap an account.
  3. By default, Phantom sets your Cash account as the payment method. To send a specific token instead, tap Cash, then tap Other Tokens and choose the token.
  4. Enter the amount.
  5. Review and confirm.

Tokens appear in the receiving account after the transaction confirms.

Browser extension

  1. On the Home tab, click Send.
  2. Choose the token you want to send. Or click any token in your portfolio, then click Send.
  3. In the Recipient's address field, click the @ symbol to open the address book. Your own accounts are always displayed at the top.
  4. Click an account.
  5. Enter the amount.
  6. Click Next.
  7. Confirm the transaction.

Tokens appear in the receiving account after the transaction confirms.

Send to exchanges

To send tokens to an exchange for selling or withdrawing to a bank account, see Withdraw crypto to your bank account.

FAQ

What if the exchange requires a memo?

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

Can Phantom recover my tokens?

No. Phantom is non-custodial and cannot reverse or retrieve transactions. If you sent funds to an EVM network that Phantom doesn't support, see Recover tokens sent to an unsupported network.

Common issues

"Invalid format" when sending

The address format doesn't match the selected network. Verify you're sending on the correct network. For example, if sending a token on Solana, you need to send it to another address on Solana.

The "Send" button is missing

The Send button only appears when you have a balance of the token you're sending. If it's missing despite having a balance, your wallet may be in watch-only mode. Import your recovery phrase, private key, or sign in with your email and PIN to enable sending. If your wallet shows "Transactions Disabled," see "Transactions Disabled".

Not enough funds to pay network fees

Make sure you have enough of the network's native token to cover the fee before sending. See Understanding network fees.

Token is malicious

Phantom blocks certain scam tokens designed to prevent sending or selling. Verified tokens display a purple checkmark. If you encounter a suspicious token, do not interact with it. See An unfamiliar token or collectible appeared in my wallet for more information.

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.

Token sent to unsupported network

If you sent tokens on an unsupported network like BSC or Arbitrum, they may not appear in Phantom but are often recoverable. Use an EVM-compatible wallet like MetaMask or Trust Wallet to access them. See Recover tokens sent to an unsupported network.

Sent to the wrong address

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.

Watch-only address

A watch-only address can show balances but can't sign transactions. Import the wallet using its Secret Recovery Phrase, private key, or Google or Apple account to enable sending.

See also

Withdraw crypto to your bank account

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