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Scroll is a zkEVM rollup on Ethereum. A withdrawal through the official Scroll bridge waits until its batch is proven and finalized on Ethereum, and then you claim the funds on Ethereum yourself. Orbiter and Stargate are faster third party options that pay you on Ethereum without a claim.

Reviewed October 25, 2026 ยท 4 solutions checked

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

Short answer

Scroll is a network that proves its transactions to Ethereum with validity proofs. It uses the same 0x addresses as Ethereum and pays in ETH. Moving funds back to Ethereum means either a native withdrawal through portal.scroll.io or a third party .

A native withdrawal has two parts. You start it on Scroll, then wait until the batch containing it is proven and finalized on Ethereum. After that you send a claim transaction on Ethereum and pay the gas in ETH. Scroll's docs do not give a fixed time, and guides report from under an hour to a few hours. Third party bridges pay you on Ethereum without a claim, for a fee.

Key facts
Network typezkEVM rollup
Native withdrawalWait for proof finalization, then claim
Claim on EthereumSeparate transaction, gas paid in ETH
Fastest optionA third party bridge, no claim needed
USDC on ScrollBridged USDC (Circle's Bridged USDC Standard), no CCTP

Why this route is difficult

Scroll is a zk rollup, so withdrawals do not wait out a week long like optimistic rollups. They still wait until the batch with your withdrawal is proven and finalized on Ethereum.

After that the funds do not arrive on their own. You send a claim transaction on Ethereum and pay its gas in ETH. Fast bridges skip both steps by paying you on Ethereum from their own .

Possible approaches

1Official bridge

Send funds through the Scroll bridge contracts on Scroll, then claim them from the bridge contracts on Ethereum once the proof is final.

Trade-offRelies only on Scroll and Ethereum contracts, but takes longer and needs a claim.

2Intent based fast bridge

A pays you on Ethereum and is repaid later from your deposit on Scroll. Check that the bridge you pick still lists Scroll.

Trade-offSeconds instead of hours, but you pay a fee and rely on the bridge's design.

3Liquidity network

Stargate or Orbiter move funds through their own liquidity and messaging.

Trade-offUseful for comparing quotes, but each adds its own and fees.

Options compared

OptionYou getTypical timeCostBest for
Official Scroll bridgeETH, USDC or listed tokens on EthereumDepends on proof finalization, guides report under an hour to a few hoursScroll gas plus Ethereum gas for the claimTrust minimized withdrawals and larger amounts
AcrossETH, USDC and others on EthereumSecondsBridge fee shown in the quoteSpeed, if Across still lists Scroll when you check
Orbiter or StargateETH or supported tokens on EthereumShown before you confirmBridge fee plus gasComparing quotes

Working solutions

SolutionYou receiveCustody / verificationNotes
Scroll official bridgeETH, USDC or listed tokens on EthereumScroll bridge contracts on Ethereum, secured by zk proofsWait for the proof to be finalized, then claim on Ethereum.
AcrossETH, USDC and others on Ethereum based relayersScroll is not on Across's current list of supported chains. Check the Across app before you plan on this route.
OrbiterETH and supported tokens on EthereumMakers front funds on the destinationListed as a third party bridge in the Scroll portal.
StargateSupported tokens on Ethereum with LayerZero messagingListed as a third party bridge in the Scroll portal.

How to move Scroll to Ethereum

Withdraw with the official Scroll bridge

  1. 1

    Have ETH on both sides

    Keep a little ETH on Scroll to start the withdrawal, and some ETH in the same wallet on Ethereum to pay for the claim later.

  2. 2

    Start the withdrawal on Scroll

    Go to portal.scroll.io, open the bridge and connect your wallet. Set Scroll as the source and Ethereum as the destination, pick the token and amount, and sign on Scroll.

  3. 3

    Wait for finalization

    The withdrawal waits until its batch is proven and finalized on Ethereum. The transaction history in the portal shows when it is ready to claim.

  4. 4

    Claim on Ethereum

    Come back to the portal with the same wallet and press claim. Sign the Ethereum transaction and pay the gas. The funds then appear at your address on Ethereum.

Fees and timing

Starting the withdrawal costs a small amount of ETH as gas on Scroll.

The claim is a separate Ethereum transaction paid in ETH. When Ethereum is busy it can cost more than the Scroll side, so check gas before claiming a small amount.

Fast third party bridges include their fee in the quote and need no claim. Compare the amount you receive, not only the fee.

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting the claim. A native withdrawal is not finished until you claim it on Ethereum.
  • Having no ETH on Ethereum when the withdrawal is ready to claim.
  • Looking for a CCTP route for USDC on Scroll. USDC there is bridged USDC, so use the or a third party bridge and check which token you get on Ethereum.

Before you transfer

  • Send a small test amount first if you have not used the route before.
  • For a small withdrawal through the official bridge, check that the Ethereum claim fee does not eat most of it.
  • Open portal.scroll.io from a bookmark or the link on scroll.io, not from an ad.

Frequently asked questions

With the official bridge it waits until its batch is proven and finalized on Ethereum, then you claim it. Scroll's docs do not give a fixed time, and guides report from under an hour to a few hours. Third party fast bridges are usually quicker.

Yes. The official bridge does not send the funds on its own. When the portal shows the withdrawal as ready, you sign a claim transaction on Ethereum and pay the gas in ETH.

No. USDC on Scroll is bridged USDC under Circle's Bridged USDC Standard, not native USDC moved by CCTP. Use the official bridge or a third party bridge.

No. Scroll uses validity proofs instead of a challenge period. The wait is only for the proof of your batch to be finalized on Ethereum.