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Polygon to BNB Chain Bridge

There is no official bridge between Polygon and BNB Chain, and Circle CCTP does not support BNB Chain. Tokens move through Across, Relay, Stargate or deBridge.

Reviewed October 31, 2026 · 6 solutions checked

On this page
  1. Where to transfer
  2. Live quotes
  3. Short answer
  4. Why this route is difficult
  5. Possible approaches
  6. Options compared
  7. Working solutions
  8. How to move Polygon to BNB Chain
  9. Fees and timing
  10. Common mistakes
  11. Before you transfer
  12. FAQ
  13. Related routes

Where to transfer

Services that handle this route, with links to their official sites.

Live quotes

What popular services pay out right now for Polygon → BNB Chain.

Data from the LI.FI aggregator, updated just now. Quotes are estimates: the service shows the final amount before you confirm.

Short answer

Polygon PoS and BNB Chain are both compatible, so your wallet address is the same on both. They are still separate blockchains, and you need a to move funds.

on Polygon is paid in POL, and on BNB Chain in BNB. Without BNB you cannot do anything with the tokens you receive.

USDT and USDC on BNB Chain are usually Binance-Peg tokens with 18 decimals, not 6 as on Polygon. Wallets handle this, but it is easy to make a mistake when entering amounts into a contract by hand.

Key facts
Direct official bridgeNo
Circle CCTPDoes not support BNB Chain
Typical timeSeconds to a few minutes
Gas on BNB ChainBNB

Why this route is difficult

Polygon PoS and BNB Chain are separate blockchains with their own . There is no between them.

The official Polygon bridge only goes to Ethereum. Going through Ethereum works but costs more and takes longer than a direct third-party bridge.

Possible approaches

1Solvers

A third party pays you on BNB Chain right away and later receives your funds on Polygon.

Trade-offVery fast, but not available for every token and amount.

2Liquidity pools

You deposit a token into a pool on Polygon and receive it from a pool on BNB Chain.

Trade-offWorks for large amounts, the rate depends on pool balance.

3Swap and bridge

The bridge swaps the token into the one you need on BNB Chain in the same step.

Trade-offConvenient, but adds swap fees and .

Options compared

OptionYou getTypical timeCostBest for
Across or RelayUSDC, USDT, ETH and other popular tokensUsually secondsFee included in the quoteFast transfers of popular tokens
Stargate or deBridgeUSDT, USDC and many other tokensSeconds to minutesBridge fee plus gasLarge amounts
Gas.zipA little BNB for gasSecondsSmall feeTopping up gas on BNB Chain

Working solutions

SolutionYou receiveCustody / verificationNotes
AcrossUSDC, USDT, ETH pay, checked via UMAFast for popular tokens.
RelayUSDC, USDT and others paysFast for popular tokens.
StargateUSDT, USDCLayerZero verifiers (DVN)Pool based, price depends on pool balance.
deBridgeMany tokensdeBridge validator networkCan deliver the token you need on BNB Chain directly.
LI.FIDepends on routeSame as the chosen bridge that compares several bridges.
Gas.zipBNB for gasGas.zip operatorOnly for topping up gas.

How to move Polygon to BNB Chain

Bridging USDT or USDC

  1. 1

    Check gas

    Keep some POL on Polygon. Decide how you will get BNB on BNB Chain: through a bridge that delivers gas or through Gas.zip.

  2. 2

    Open the bridge

    Go to the official site of Across, Relay, Stargate, deBridge or an aggregator. Pick Polygon as the source and BNB Chain as the destination.

  3. 3

    Compare the quote

    Check which token and how much you will receive on BNB Chain. Compare the final amount, not just the fee.

  4. 4

    Confirm and check the balance

    Sign the transaction on Polygon. When it completes, switch your wallet to BNB Chain and check the balance.

Fees and timing

Gas on Polygon is usually very cheap and paid in POL. The main difference between options is the bridge fee and the rate.

Gas on BNB Chain is also cheap, but you cannot send a transaction without BNB.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing opBNB or BNB Beacon Chain instead of BNB Chain (BSC).
  • Confusing Polygon PoS with Polygon zkEVM.
  • Looking for a CCTP route. Circle CCTP does not work with BNB Chain.
  • Arriving with no BNB for the next transaction.

Before you transfer

  • Send a small amount first if you are using the route for the first time.
  • Make sure the destination is BNB Chain (BSC).
  • Open bridges only from their official addresses.

Frequently asked questions

No. The official Polygon bridge only goes to Ethereum. Between Polygon and BNB Chain people use third-party bridges.

No, Circle CCTP does not support BNB Chain. USDC moves through or solvers.

Pick a bridge that delivers gas, use Gas.zip, or swap part of the received tokens for BNB.