You copy the address, check it twice and press Send.
The withdrawal completes. But the receiving account stays empty.
A correct address is only one part of a crypto transfer. The network, the supported token and any required Memo or Tag also need to match the receiving platform’s instructions.
Here’s what to check before moving your funds.
Start with the receiving account
Before opening the withdrawal screen, open the deposit page on the platform receiving your crypto.
Select the asset and check which networks it currently accepts. Then choose the same network on the sending side.
For example, if the receiving platform accepts your USDT deposit only through Ethereum, choosing TRON on the withdrawal screen is not a cheaper route to the same deposit. It is a different network.
Compare fees after you have confirmed compatibility.
A familiar-looking address is not enough
Some networks use similar address formats. An address that looks valid does not prove that an exchange supports deposits of that token on that network.
Use the receiving platform’s current deposit instructions. An old screenshot or a previously saved address may leave out a change in network support or deposit availability.
Don’t skip the Memo or Tag
Some deposits require an extra identifier alongside the address.
An exchange may use a shared deposit address and rely on a Memo or Tag to identify which customer should receive the funds.
If the deposit screen provides one, copy it carefully into the corresponding field on the sending platform. Don’t assume that every wallet receiving the same coin has identical requirements.
Check what will actually arrive
Look at the fee and the final amount the recipient should receive.
Then compare that amount with any minimum deposit shown by the receiving platform. Also check that deposits on your selected network are available.
This matters when making a small test transfer. A test amount below the receiving platform’s minimum may not be credited as expected.
For a new destination, a small test transfer can help check the route. Wait until it is credited before sending the rest, and recheck the details. A successful test does not protect you from changing the network or pasting a different address afterward.
“Completed” does not always mean “credited”
Blockchain confirmation and an exchange crediting your account are separate steps.
If the funds have not appeared, check the transaction hash, network, destination address, required confirmations and deposit history.
Contact the receiving platform through its official support channel if you need help. Recovery depends on the circumstances and may involve fees; it is not guaranteed. Never give anyone your seed phrase or private key to “release” a deposit.
Before pressing Send, check:
Correct asset
Matching network
Correct address
Required Memo or Tag
Receiving amount and deposit minimum
A lower fee is useful only when the transfer reaches the right destination.
Source: Binance Support and Binance Academy. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
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