Which network is this address?
In short
Paste a wallet address and see which network it belongs to, before you send anything. The checker also tests the address's built-in checksum, so a single mistyped character is caught. It covers Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tron, Solana and five more networks.
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- Runs on your device
Updated 3 October 2026 · SimVala editorial
Example: the USDT contract on Tron
TR7NHqjeKQxGTCi8q8ZY4pL8otSzgjLj6t
- Network
Tron - Checksum Verified
- Can receive
TRX, USDT (TRC-20)
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ExampleThis is the first Bitcoin address ever, from the genesis block in 2009. It is public and shown only as a demo, so do not send to it. Paste your own address above.
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Bitcoin
Checksum verifiedLegacy address (starts with 1)
Can receive: BTC on the Bitcoin network only.
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Only send BTC on the Bitcoin network. Bitcoin Cash and bridged BTC use different networks.
Already sent it on the wrong network?9
Networks recognised
7
Networks sharing one 0x address
6
Formats with a checksum test
0
Addresses sent to us
How to tell crypto addresses apart at a glance
The first characters and the length usually give the network away. This is the quick guide the checker follows. The last column shows whether the format has a built-in checksum the checker can test.
| Network | Starts with | Length | Checksum test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoinbc1p is the newer Taproot format | 1, 3 or bc1 | 26 to 62 | Yes |
 Ethereum and EVM networksthe same address on BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base and more | 0x | 42 | If it mixes capitals |
| TronUSDT (TRC-20) lives here | T | 34 | Yes |
 Solanano fixed first letter | Any letter or digit | 32 to 44 | Format only |
| Litecoinold Litecoin wallets also used 3 | L, M or ltc1 | 34 to 63 | Yes |
| Dogecoin | D | 34 | Yes |
| XRP Ledgerexchanges also need a destination tag | r | 25 to 35 | Yes |
 Monero8 is a subaddress | 4 or 8 | 95 or 106 | Format only |
| TONnot the same as Tron | EQ or UQ | 48 | Format only |
USDT and USDC: one coin, six kinds of address
Stablecoins live on many networks at once, and each network has its own address shape. The label the receiver gives you, like TRC-20 or BEP-20, names the network. Match it exactly.
- T…USDT on TronTRC-20The most used USDT network for payments. Only a Tron address can receive it.
- 0x…USDT or USDC on EthereumERC-20The original home of both coins. Fees in ETH can be high when the network is busy.
0x…USDT or USDC on BNB Smart ChainBEP-20Looks exactly like an Ethereum address. Only the network you pick decides where it goes.
0x…USDT or USDC on PolygonPolygonAnother 0x network. Cheap, but many exchanges and shops do not accept it.- base58USDT or USDC on SolanaSPLA long mix of letters and digits with no fixed start. Fees are a fraction of a cent.
- EQ… / UQ…USDT on TONTONA separate network from Tron, even though the names look alike. Easy to mix up.
ERC-20, BEP-20 and Polygon addresses are identical. No checker can tell which of them a 0x address is meant for, because it is the same address on all of them. Only the receiver knows, so ask.
Why the network matters more than the coin
USDT, USDC and ETH exist on several networks at once, and those networks do not talk to each other. USDT sent on BNB Smart Chain arrives on BNB Smart Chain, even if the address also exists on Ethereum. If the person you pay only watches Ethereum, the money looks missing.
Same address, different network, different money. Always send on the exact network the receiver names. If they write “USDT TRC-20”, pick Tron in your wallet or exchange, and check that the address starts with T.
Already made the mistake? Whether you can recover it depends on who holds the address. Our wrong network guide goes through each case.
A checksum catches typos, not scams
A verified checksum proves the address is well formed. It cannot prove the address belongs to the person you think. Each address carries a few extra characters worked out from the rest. Change one character and the math no longer adds up, which is how the checker spots a typo.
But a scammer's address has a perfect checksum too. Malware that swaps copied addresses on your clipboard is common, so after pasting, compare what you see with what your receiver sent you. Solana, Monero and TON addresses in this checker are matched by format only, so a typo there is harder to catch.
What the checker does, and what it cannot do
- Names the networkFrom the address format, including every network that shares a 0x address.
- Tests the checksumOn 6 of the 9 formats, so a mistyped character is caught before you send.
- Keeps it privateIt runs in your browser. The address is never sent to us or looked up anywhere.
- Does not show balance or ownerIt reads the address only. For a balance, open the address in that network's block explorer.
How to check an address before you send
Copy from the source
Copy the address from the receiver's message, invoice or QR code, never from your own history.
Paste it here
See the network and whether the checksum is verified.
Match the network
Confirm the receiver's network, like TRC-20 or ERC-20, and pick the same one in your wallet.
Send a test first
For a large amount, send a small test and wait until it arrives.
Paying SimVala? Our crypto payment page shows the exact network for every coin, and your top-up screen shows the address with a QR code, so there is nothing to type. Picking a USDT network? Compare the live USDT fees first.
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Sources
- BIP-173 and BIP-350: Bitcoin bech32 and bech32m addresses
- EIP-55: Ethereum mixed-case checksum addresses
- Tron developers: account addresses
- XRP Ledger: addresses
Formats checked on 2026-10-03. The checker is a guide: always confirm the network with the receiver.
Crypto addresses, answered
How do I know which network a wallet address is on?+
Look at how it starts: bc1 or 1 is Bitcoin, 0x is Ethereum and the networks that copy it, T is Tron. Paste it into the checker above for a certain answer, including a checksum test.
Can one address be on several networks?+
Yes. An address starting with 0x works on Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base and more. The address is the same, but the funds on each network are separate, so the sender must pick the network the receiver expects.
What is an address checksum?+
A few characters worked out from the rest of the address. If one character is typed wrong, the checksum no longer matches, and a good wallet refuses to send. Bitcoin, Tron and XRP addresses always have one; Ethereum addresses have one when they mix capital and small letters.
Is USDT on Tron the same as USDT on Ethereum?+
It is the same dollar token, but on different networks that do not connect. A Tron address can only receive USDT sent on Tron (TRC-20).
Can I tell ERC-20 and BEP-20 addresses apart?+
No. They look exactly the same, because BNB Smart Chain copied Ethereum's address format. Only the receiver knows which network they watch, so ask them and pick that network when you send.
What is address poisoning?+
A trick where a scammer sends you a tiny transfer from an address that starts and ends like one you use, so it shows up in your history. If you copy the address from your history later, you pay the scammer. Always copy from the original source.
Does this checker show the balance or owner?+
No. It only reads the address itself: its network and whether it is well formed. It never looks anything up, and the address is never sent to us.
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