USDC Transfer Time on Base
How long USDC takes to transfer on Base, what affects speed, and what to do if your transfer is stuck.
How Long Does USDC Take to Transfer on Base?
A standard USDC transfer on Base typically takes 1-3 minutes to be confirmed. With higher gas priority, you can reduce this to approximately ~30 seconds.
Base requires 1 confirmation before a transaction is considered finalized. Note that some exchanges and services may require additional confirmations beyond the network minimum, which can add to the total wait time.
What Can Slow Down Your Transfer
- Sequencer delays during peak usage
- High L1 gas affecting batch posting
What to Do If Your USDC Transfer Is Stuck
If your USDC transfer on Base hasn't arrived:
- Check on Basescan
- Contact support if your exchange hasn't credited after 30 minutes
- Verify the recipient address and network are correct: sending USDC on the wrong network is a common mistake
- Check if the receiving platform requires additional confirmations beyond Base's standard
Track Your Transfer
You can track your USDC transfer on Basescan by searching for your transaction hash or wallet address.
Compare All Networks
Looking for the fastest or cheapest way to send USDC? Use our Transfer Time Estimator to compare all supported networks side by side.
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