In this article, you will learn how to add Binance Smart Chain to MetaMask. MetaMask has always been the go-to wallet for accessing the Ethereum network. However, you can add MetaMask to the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) and interact with DApp and DEXs. Users have become increasingly frustrated with the sky-high Ethereum GAS fees. One way to avoid Ethereum altogether is by using the Binance Smart Chain.
How to Add Binance Smart Chain to MetaMask?
To add Binance Smart Chain (BNB) to MetaMask is a simple process but will require you to enter the below details of the Binance network into your Metamask wallet. If you don't already have Metamask, you can check out our beginner's guide on downloading and setting up a Metamask wallet.
Download MetaMask & Create Wallet
– To add Binance Smart Chain to Metamask, make sure MetaMask is installed on your device.
– You can download the Metamask wallet from https://metamask.io/.
Add New Network to MetaMask
– Open your MetaMask wallet & click the dropdown arrow beside “Ethereum Mainnet”, then select “Add Network“.
Add Binance Smart Chain to MetaMask
– You will need to copy or paste the information below to the appropriate box in MetaMask. You may use the image below for reference.
– You can double-check the network details with Binance Academy.
– Network Name: Smart Chain
– New RPC URL: https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org/
– Chain ID: 56
– Symbol: BNB
– Block Explorer URL: https://bscscan.com
Save BSC Network to your MetaMask Wallet
– After adding the Binance Smart Chain network into MetaMask, click “Save“.
– Congratulations! Binance Smart Chain will now be connected to MetaMask
Deposit BNB Tokens
– You will need BNB tokens to pay for transaction fees on the BSC network.
– Please send BNB tokens across to MetaMask on the correct network.
How to Send BNB to Binance Smart Chain on MetaMask?
To transfer BNB tokens from Binance Exchange to Metamask, you must follow the steps above in this tutorial. Once that's completed, you can then follow below to send BNB.
- Go to your Binance wallet within the exchange, select Binance (BNB), and click “withdraw”.
- Open MetaMask on your browser. Make sure you select the Binance Smart Chain network before copying your address.
- Paste the MetaMask address you copied in the address field on Binance Exchange. Choose the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) Network and enter the amount you want to transfer, then submit the transaction.
- Use 2FA as an extra layer of security, so if you have this in place, you should be asked to confirm the transaction. If you don't have a YubiKey, I recommend looking into this to increase security.
-Once you have completed security verification, you should receive a confirmation email of your withdrawal.
As the transaction was sent via Binance Smart Chain, the transaction should go through within a couple of minutes and at a very low transaction fee.
Bottom Line
The Binance Smart Chain network is a powerful platform for building DeFi and NFT applications. With MetaMask, you can easily access this blockchain, as well as all other EVM-compatible networks. This article is about how to add Binance Smart Chain to MetaMask.
