Binance Wallet Lets Users Pay Gas Fees With USDT on Four Networks
Binance Wallet now allows users to pay blockchain gas fees directly with USDT on BNB Smart Chain, Ethereum, Solana and TRON, removing the need to first hold each network’s native token for transaction fees.
According to Wu Blockchain, the update means users can use USDT already held in their Binance Wallet when completing transactions across the four supported networks. Binance has also indicated that additional networks will be supported in the future.
USDT Becomes an Alternative to Native Gas Tokens
Gas fees are normally paid using a blockchain’s native asset. On BNB Smart Chain, for example, transactions generally require BNB, while Ethereum uses ETH and TRON uses TRX for network fees. Binance’s support documentation previously stated that transactions could fail when users did not have enough of the required gas token.
The new Binance Wallet option changes that requirement for supported transactions by allowing USDT to be selected as the payment method for network fees. Users therefore do not necessarily need to acquire a small balance of BNB, ETH, SOL or TRX solely to complete a transaction when they already have sufficient USDT in the wallet.
Binance’s announcement specifically identifies BNB Smart Chain, Ethereum, Solana and TRON as the networks supported by the feature. The company did not provide further details in the announcement about the technical mechanism used to settle the gas payment.
Binance Wallet Expands Its Multi-Chain Functionality
Binance Wallet is a self-custody wallet that provides access to on-chain assets, decentralized applications and trading functions across multiple blockchain networks. Binance says the wallet supports more than 60 blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana and BNB Smart Chain.
The ability to pay gas fees with USDT addresses a common transaction hurdle in multi-chain wallets: users may hold the asset they want to transfer but lack the native token required to pay the network fee. Binance has previously provided alternatives such as using eligible balances in a Binance Exchange account or transferring gas tokens into the wallet.
The update also does not eliminate network fees themselves. Gas costs remain determined by the underlying blockchain and can vary according to network conditions. Binance notes that network fees are paid to blockchain infrastructure rather than to Binance itself.
More Networks Planned
For users, the immediate change covers four major networks: BNB Smart Chain, Ethereum, Solana and TRON. Binance said support for additional markets networks will be added later, although it did not specify which chains will be included or provide a timetable for their rollout.
Writer: Victoria HaleTechnology & Blockchain WriterVictoria Hale writes about blockchain technology, digital infrastructure, and the intersection of emerging technologies with finance. Her articles explore how new protocols and systems are shaping the evolving digital economy.She prioritises clarity and accuracy when explaining technical developments to a general audience.
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