USDT Transfer Time on Ethereum
How long USDT takes to transfer on Ethereum, what affects speed, and what to do if your transfer is stuck.
How Long Does USDT Take to Transfer on Ethereum?
A standard USDT transfer on Ethereum typically takes 3-5 minutes to be confirmed. With higher gas priority, you can reduce this to approximately 1-2 minutes.
Ethereum requires 12 confirmations 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
- Network congestion during high-activity periods
- Gas price set too low
What to Do If Your USDT Transfer Is Stuck
If your USDT transfer on Ethereum hasn't arrived:
- Check transaction status on Etherscan
- Use wallet speed-up feature to increase gas
- 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 Ethereum's standard
Track Your Transfer
You can track your USDT transfer on Etherscan by searching for your transaction hash or wallet address.
Compare All Networks
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