USDT Transfer Time on Arbitrum
How long USDT takes to transfer on Arbitrum, what affects speed, and what to do if your transfer is stuck.
How Long Does USDT Take to Transfer on Arbitrum?
A standard USDT transfer on Arbitrum typically takes 1-3 minutes to be confirmed. With higher gas priority, you can reduce this to approximately ~30 seconds.
Arbitrum 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 high traffic
- High L1 gas affecting batch posting
What to Do If Your USDT Transfer Is Stuck
If your USDT transfer on Arbitrum hasn't arrived:
- Check on Arbiscan
- Wait for L1 finality if the receiving exchange requires it
- Verify the recipient address and network are correct: sending USDT on the wrong network is a common mistake
- Check if the receiving platform requires additional confirmations beyond Arbitrum's standard
Track Your Transfer
You can track your USDT transfer on Arbiscan by searching for your transaction hash or wallet address.
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