How to Check Which Coins and Networks KWIQ Accepts Before You Send

"Which network do I use?" It's the question that comes up whenever someone sends USDT to a new app for the first time, usually with a finger hovering over a dropdown that lists five options with names like TRC20, BEP20 and ERC20.

You don't need to memorise anything to get it right. The KWIQ app tells you which network each deposit address belongs to. The skill is knowing where to look and how to match it in the app you're sending from. It takes about thirty seconds.

Why the network matters

Many coins, stablecoins especially, exist on more than one blockchain. USDT is the best-known example: the same "Tether dollar" exists on TRON, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Solana and others. Each version moves only on its own chain.

When you copy a deposit address, you're copying an address on one particular network. If you send on a different one, the coins travel on a chain the receiving wallet may not be watching. Sometimes they can be recovered with a lot of effort; sometimes they can't. Our guide on what to do if you sent crypto to the wrong network explains the options, but it's far easier never to need it.

Networks also differ in cost. Sending on one chain might cost a few cents, while another can cost several dollars when it's busy. That fee comes out of your money, which is why it's worth understanding the differences between TRC20, BEP20 and ERC20.

Step 1: Check the coin is in the app

KWIQ supports 20+ coins, including BTC, USDT, ETH, USDC, SOL, BNB, TRX, LTC, DOGE and BCH. The list inside the app is the one that counts, because coins can be added over time.

Look for your exact coin, not just a similar name. Some tokens copy famous names or tickers, and a token with "USDT" in its name on an unfamiliar network isn't the same thing. If you can't find your coin in the app, don't send it.

Step 2: Open the coin's wallet and find the deposit address

In the app, open the wallet for that coin and go to deposit. Your deposit address is shown there, ready to copy.

Step 3: Read the network label

On the same screen, the app shows which network the address is for. Read it slowly. Write it down if it helps. This one label decides what you pick in the sending app.

If the deposit screen also shows a memo or tag field, note it too. Some coins and networks need one so the deposit can be matched to your account. Our explainer on memos and destination tags covers when they apply.

Step 4: Match the network in the sending app

This is where people slip, because different apps call the same network by different names. Here's a guide to common labels:

Network	Names you might see	Address usually starts with
TRON	TRC20, TRON, TRX	T
BNB Smart Chain	BEP20, BSC, BNB Smart Chain	0x
Ethereum	ERC20, Ethereum, ETH	0x
Solana	Solana, SOL, SPL	No fixed prefix
Bitcoin	Bitcoin, BTC, SegWit	1, 3 or bc1

Notice that BNB Smart Chain and Ethereum addresses look identical. Both start with 0x and have the same length. So the address alone can't tell you which network to use. The label in the KWIQ app can.

In the sending app, choose the coin, paste the address and then pick the network whose name matches the label you wrote down. Some apps suggest a network automatically when you paste an address. Don't trust the suggestion blindly; check it against your note.

Step 5: Check the address before you send

Two habits catch most mistakes:

• Paste, never type. Then compare the first five and last five characters with the address in your KWIQ app.
• Run it through a checker. Our free crypto address checker tells you which kind of address you've pasted and verifies its checksum where the format has one, which catches typos and many copy-paste errors.

If it's your first time sending from that app or wallet, consider sending a small test amount first. Read the deposit screen for any notes before you decide how small, and remember you'll pay the network fee each time.

When the sending app doesn't offer a match

Sometimes the network shown in KWIQ isn't in the sending app's list. Don't pick the "closest" one. Instead:

1. Check whether you can send a different coin whose network does match.
2. Consider moving the funds through another wallet that supports the right network.
3. Ask KWIQ support what to do before you send anything.

Sending from your own wallet rather than an exchange? You'll need a little of the network's own coin to pay the fee, such as TRX on TRON or BNB on BNB Smart Chain. Our guide on why you need TRX or BNB to send USDT explains this, and it saves a frustrating "insufficient fee" error at the last step.

Three mix-ups that catch people out

Picking a cheaper network for ETH or USDC. Exchanges often list networks such as Arbitrum, Optimism, Base or Polygon next to Ethereum, usually with a lower fee. Their addresses also start with 0x, so your KWIQ address will paste without complaint. But if the deposit screen says Ethereum, coins sent on any of those other networks land on a different chain. A low fee is only a saving when the network matches.

Trusting the coin name. Seeing "USDT" in the sending app's coin list tells you nothing about the network. The network is a separate choice, often a dropdown that appears after you paste the address, and it's easy to tap past whatever the app picked by default.

Reusing an address from your history. Many apps save addresses you've sent to before. That's convenient, but a saved address may belong to a different coin or network from the one you're sending now. Recent-address lists are also where address poisoning scams plant lookalike addresses. When in doubt, copy a fresh one from the KWIQ deposit screen.

The thirty-second check

Before every send, run through this:

• The coin is listed in the KWIQ app.
• I copied the deposit address from that coin's wallet.
• I've noted the network label (and any memo or tag).
• The network I've picked in the sending app has the same name, or an equivalent one from the table above.
• The first and last characters of the address match.
• I know what the network fee will be.

If anything doesn't match, stop. A few minutes of waiting costs nothing. A transfer on the wrong network can cost the whole amount. If you're unsure, KWIQ support is available 24/7 through live chat in the app and on kwiq.app.

Your next transfer

Next time you're about to move crypto, download the KWIQ app, open the coin's wallet and read the network label before you copy a single character. If your phone is low on storage, you can also create a free account on the web and check your deposit addresses from your browser.