In MetaMask, tap Send, choose the network and USDT, enter the amount, paste your Snapiro USDT address for that same network, and confirm. The address and the network must match, or the coins won’t arrive.
MetaMask now supports three routes Snapiro accepts: Ethereum (ERC20), BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) and, since January 2026, Tron (TRC20). Many people only know ERC20, which has the highest fees of the three.
Here’s how to pick a cheaper route, the order MetaMask’s screens come in, and where the transaction hash lives. The rate and the selling steps live in selling USDT for naira.
Which network is your MetaMask USDT on?
MetaMask is a multichain wallet now, and the same account can hold USDT on several networks at once. Each balance is separate, and each needs a matching Snapiro address.
| Network in MetaMask | Snapiro network | Fee coin | Fee level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum Mainnet | ERC20 | ETH | Higher |
| BNB Smart Chain | BEP20 | BNB | Low |
| Tron | TRC20 | TRX | Low |
| Arbitrum, Base, Polygon, Linea, Solana and others | Not supported | None | Don’t send |
The last row matters more on MetaMask than anywhere else, because MetaMask makes Layer 2 networks like Arbitrum and Base easy to use. USDT on those isn’t supported on Snapiro, and sending it to a Snapiro address can mean losing it. See every coin and network Snapiro supports.
One more trap: BEP20 and ERC20 addresses both start with 0x and look identical. MetaMask will happily let you send BEP20 USDT to an address you created on Snapiro for ERC20. The network you select in MetaMask must match the network you chose in Snapiro, every time.
Paying the network fee
MetaMask is self-custody, so the network fee comes from your wallet, not from an exchange. Normally you need the network’s own coin: ETH on Ethereum, BNB on BNB Smart Chain, TRX on Tron.
MetaMask’s help centre says that on some networks, including Ethereum Mainnet and BNB Smart Chain, you can choose to pay the fee with another token instead. On networks outside that list, Tron included, you must hold the native coin. If you’re sending USDT on Tron, keep some TRX in the same account first. The fee estimate shows on the review screen before you confirm, and it changes with network traffic.
Step 1: Create the matching Snapiro address
In Snapiro, open Home › All wallets › USDT, tap Deposit and under Network select TRC20, BEP20 or ERC20 to match your MetaMask USDT. If there’s no address yet, tap Create address; it usually takes under a minute, so pull down to refresh. Full steps are in how to create a crypto deposit address.
Step 2: Send from the MetaMask app
On mobile, MetaMask asks for the amount before the address, which surprises people used to exchanges.
- Check you’re on the right account, then tap Send on the home screen.
- Select the network and then USDT.
- Enter the amount, or use the quick buttons such as 25% or 50%. Tap Continue.
- Paste your Snapiro address.
- Review the network, address and fee, then tap Confirm.
On the browser extension the order flips: Send, choose network and token, paste the address, enter the amount, Continue, review the fee, Confirm.
You can save your Snapiro address in MetaMask’s address book so you don’t have to paste it every time. If you do, label it with the network (for example “Snapiro USDT BEP20”) so you never pick the wrong one. Before saving, compare the first and last few characters with the address on Snapiro’s Deposit screen.
If the transfer is stuck on pending
A send shows as pending in MetaMask until the network confirms it. On Ethereum, a fee set too low can leave it waiting. MetaMask lets you speed up or cancel a transaction while it’s still pending; once it’s confirmed, it can’t be undone.
Where MetaMask shows the transaction hash
Tap the clock icon in the tab bar to open Activity, then tap your USDT transfer and choose View on block explorer. MetaMask opens the right explorer for the network (Etherscan for Ethereum, BscScan for BNB Smart Chain). The long string labelled transaction hash is the TxID.
Copy it and keep it until the deposit shows in Snapiro. If the explorer shows the transfer confirmed and Snapiro still hasn’t credited it after a while, work through why a deposit hasn’t been credited and send the hash to support.
Step 3: Sell and get your naira
When the USDT shows in Snapiro, tap USDT under Sell a coin, tap Sell, enter the amount or tap Max, check the naira figure, tap Sell USDT and confirm with your PIN. The naira lands in your naira wallet immediately. Snapiro counts USDT as $1; you can check today’s naira rate on the crypto to naira calculator while you’re still in MetaMask.
Withdrawing to your bank takes a verified BVN or NIN and an account in the same name, costs ₦200 per withdrawal (minimum ₦1,000), and is sent within 60 seconds. You can also pay for airtime, data, electricity and TV straight from the naira balance, with 1% cashback. All charges are on the fees page.
If you also use Trust Wallet, the fee rules there are similar but the screens differ; see sending USDT from Trust Wallet.
FAQs
My USDT is on Arbitrum or Base. What can I do?
Don’t send it to Snapiro as it is. It would have to be moved to Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain or Tron first, which involves a bridge or exchange and extra fees. Look into that carefully before doing it.
I don’t see my USDT in MetaMask. Is it gone?
Usually it’s on a different network from the one you’re viewing, or the token isn’t shown in your list yet. Check each network before assuming anything, and never “import” a USDT token from a link someone sent you; fake tokens are common.
Do I need to verify on Snapiro to receive?
No. You can receive without verifying. You need a verified BVN or NIN to sell, add a bank account and withdraw naira.
Can Snapiro support help me if I send on the wrong network?
No. Snapiro can’t recover crypto sent on the wrong network or to the wrong address, so those coins are lost. That’s why a small test transfer is worth it the first time.
Pick the cheaper route in MetaMask, check the current USDT to naira rate, and download Snapiro to receive it.
