A bnb bridge moves your tokens to BNB Chain from another network, or back. Here you choose the token you have, the token you want on BNB Chain and sign once: a cross-chain route handles the bridge and any swap. On October 23, 2026, 0.2 ETH (about $479) from Ethereum arrived as about $477 of BNB in about 12 s.
What Is BNB Chain?
BNB Chain (BNB Smart Chain, BSC) is an EVM chain with chain ID 56; gas is paid in BNB and tokens follow the BEP-20 standard.
| BNB Chain | |
|---|---|
| Gas token | BNB |
| Address format | 0x… (same as Ethereum) |
| Explorer | bscscan.com |
Live Routes to and from BNB Chain
| Route | Value in | You receive (value) | Route fees | Source gas | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 ETH on Ethereum → BNB on BNB Chain | $478.81 | $477.01 | $1.27 | $0.14 | about 12 s |
| $300 of BNB on BNB Chain → ETH on Ethereum | $300.12 | $298.96 | $1.10 | $0.01 | about 16 s |
Quotes are live LI.FI routes requested on October 23, 2026 (recommended route), before the 0.7% Step Exchange service fee. Routes, prices and times change with liquidity; the widget shows the current quote before you sign.
How to Bridge to BNB Chain
- Connect your wallet on the network where your tokens are.
- From: the token you have, for example ETH on Ethereum or USDC on Arbitrum.
- To: the token you want on BNB Chain; add a little BNB for gas.
- Enter your BNB Chain address (0x…).
- Review the quote and confirm.
How to Bridge Back from BNB Chain
Reverse the route: choose the token on BNB Chain as the source and the token and network you want as the destination. Keep enough BNB on BNB Chain to pay for the transaction.
BNB Chain Tips
USDT and USDC on BNB Chain are BEP-20 tokens with 18 decimals; exchanges list them separately from ERC-20 versions, so check the network before depositing.
Popular BNB Chain Routes
Arbitrum to BNB Chain, Base to BNB Chain, BNB Chain to Arbitrum, BNB Chain to Base, BNB Chain to Ethereum, BNB Chain to Polygon, BNB Chain to Solana, Ethereum to BNB Chain, Polygon to BNB Chain, Solana to BNB Chain.
Mistakes to Avoid
- No BNB for gas on arrival.
- Wrong address format: BNB Chain uses 0x (EVM) addresses.
- Fake bridge sites: use the widget or bookmarked apps, never links from direct messages; see crypto bridge safety.
How bridges work: cross-chain bridge. All networks: bridge hub.