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Using the Same Blockchain Address Across EVM Chains

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If you’ve sent funds to the same address on different EVM-compatible chains (like Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Polygon) and are facing issues, this article outlines the general steps you can take to troubleshoot.

Common Issues & Solutions

1. Sent Tokens to the Wrong Chain

Example: Sent ETH from Ethereum to the same address on BNB Smart Chain.

Steps to Recover:

  1. Do You Control the Private Key?

    • If yes, add the correct network to your wallet (e.g., MetaMask). Mind the Derivation Path.
    • If no (e.g., using an exchange), contact their support team directly.

  2. Add the Correct Network:

    • In your wallet, go to Settings > Networks > Add Network and add the chain where the funds were sent.

  3. Manually Add the Token Contract:

    • Tokens may not appear automatically. Add the token’s contract address specific to the chain.

2. Tokens Don’t Appear in Wallet

Steps to Fix:

  1. Check the Blockchain Explorer:

    • Use BscScan (for BNB Chain), Polygonscan (for Polygon), or other explorers to confirm the transaction status.

  2. Manually Add the Token to Your Wallet:

    • Import the token contract address manually in your wallet.

  3. Verify Network Selection in Your Wallet:

    • Ensure your wallet is connected to the correct chain where the tokens were sent.

Important Warnings

  • Always double-check the network before sending funds, even if the address format looks identical.
  • Use trusted cross-chain bridges for transferring tokens between different blockchains.
  • Verify token compatibility on the destination chain before sending.
  • Ensure sufficient gas tokens (ETH for Ethereum, BNB for BSC, etc.) to process transactions on each network.

Disclaimer

If funds were sent incorrectly, you will need to troubleshoot using the steps above.

Tatum cannot recover misplaced funds or assist in retrieving tokens sent to the wrong network. Tatum does not store private keys or mnemonics, and we recommend you review our documentation to understand how to manage your private keys securely.

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Note

See our guide on Managing Mnemonics and PrivateKeys .

Updated 4 days ago