USDT Transfer Time on Optimism

How Long Does USDT Take to Transfer on Optimism?

A standard USDT transfer on Optimism typically takes 1-3 minutes to be confirmed. With higher gas priority, you can reduce this to approximately ~30 seconds.

Optimism 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
• High L1 gas affecting batch submissions

What to Do If Your USDT Transfer Is Stuck

If your USDT transfer on Optimism hasn't arrived:

1. Check on Optimistic Etherscan
2. Note: L2 to L1 withdrawals take ~7 days (different from L2 transfers)
3. Verify the recipient address and network are correct: sending USDT on the wrong network is a common mistake
4. Check if the receiving platform requires additional confirmations beyond Optimism's standard

Track Your Transfer

You can track your USDT transfer on Optimistic Etherscan by searching for your transaction hash or wallet address.

Compare All Networks

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