Transfer ETH between chains
Learn how to transfer ETH 1:1 between supported chains on the Balanced exchange.
Most exchanges let you transfer ETH between blockchains. But they charge a fee, so you always receive less than you send. Then there’s the waiting times to contend with, and the risk that something will go wrong with the bridge that drains your funds or leaves them in limbo.
Balanced’s fee-free transfers make it easy to send ETH wherever you need it. You’ll receive ETH on your new chain in 20 seconds, and all it’ll cost you is gas.
How to transfer ETH across chains
You can use the Balanced exchange to transfer ETH 1:1 between Arbitrum, Base, Ethereum, and Optimism.
Go to app.balanced.network/trade and sign in with your Ethereum/EVM wallet. Then:
- Choose to swap ETH from whichever blockchain you have a balance on.
- Choose to receive ETH on your preferred chain.
- Enter the amount to transfer, then click Swap and complete the transaction.
You’ll receive ETH in your wallet within 20 seconds (if you start from Ethereum, it takes ~50 seconds). If your transfer fails or takes more than 5 minutes, it will auto-cancel and return your funds.
How Balanced processes cross-chain transfers
All transfers through Balanced are powered by SODAX, a cross-chain liquidity provider. SODAX connects to a range of exchanges across blockchain ecosystems to provide a direct path to ETH and many other assets, all at a competitive price.
SODAX uses an intent-based model so you can avoid the risk of cross-chain bridges. When you signal your intent to transfer, SODAX uses existing liquidity to send you ETH on your preferred chain, and then rebalances in the background. SODAX assumes all bridge and settlement risk so you never have to worry about the fate of your funds.
SODAX doesn’t take a fee and neither does Balanced, so you’ll always receive the same amount as you send — all you need to pay for is gas.
Why transfer through Balanced?
As if 1:1 transfers weren’t reason enough, Balanced goes even further to deliver the best experience.
While most DeFi apps track you, incentivise engagement, and push you toward actions that make them money, Balanced is only here to serve you.
It has no ads, no analytics, and no manipulation tactics. It doesn’t take a fee on cross-chain transfers, and only charges 0.1% for regular swap and borrow transactions.
Designed to reduce your time and effort, Balanced helps you complete your transfer and move on with your day as fast as possible. Because you have better things to do than manage your crypto.
Transfer ETH across chains on Balanced
Visit app.balanced.network for 1:1 ETH transfers across four blockchains.
To learn more about Balanced, check out the website and join the Balanced community on Discord.