How to Recover Crypto Sent To Wrong Address/Network: Anyone can lost a crypto due to the wrong network or address. Yes, this happens to both new and expert users. Some losses are not completely the fault of the user, but of the platform. However, one needs to take serious consideration when sending and receiving crypto.
While many debunk the possibility of this. I’m here to tell you that yes, it is possible to recover lost crypto you sent to your wallet.
Disclaimer:
- Cryptos sent to a random address that doesn’t belong to you are lost.
- crypto sent to an address with a missing character is lost forever.
- cryptos sent to a dead address(0x00000…dead) is lost forever.
A little Back Story
Back in 2021, when I started buying altcoins. I sent #bnb to the metamask wallet on bnb network, and I never received it. But, it was successful on-chain. After hours of research, I was able to recover it. Moreover, no single video was found on this. Hence, after the recovery, I made a video on how I did it.
Fortunately, many who have the same issue found it helpful. And I have treated countless cases since then. With over $400k in recovery done for subscribers.
QUICK NOTE
Here are some crypto cases you can recover:
- Crypto sent to the wrong address on your non-custodial wallet(e.g, Metamask, Trust Wallet, Exodus wallet, Coinbase wallet, etc). Any crypto sent to a wallet with a key recovery phrase can be recovered.
- Crypto sent to the wrong network on any custodial or non-custodial wallet can be recovered. However, in the case of an exchange, the recovery is dependent on the exchange’s willingness to make the services available.
- Missing crypto on wallet, etc
How to recover crypto sent to wrong network/ address.
ADDRESS
How to recover crypto sent to wrong address;
Let’s say you copied the Ethereum address instead of the BNB Smart Chain on your trust wallet, and it’s not reflecting. Here is what to do;
- Search the crypto you sent to the wallet and enable it.
- Alternatively, get the contract ID and add it up manually.
WRONG NETWORK
- add the crypto network and then enable the token
- In case of Metamask, manually add the new network.
- For a wallet custodian that doesn’t support the chain, import the wallet on another wallet custodian that supports such chain. DONE
EXCHANGE
- Get the recovery form if it’s on Binance, coinbase, or any other exchange.
- Fill it with the appropriate details (contract ID, address you sent to, amount of the token, etc) and the crypto will be returned to the address it was sent from
- For the wrong network, fill same form and it will be returned to the address it was sent from.
EXCHANGE FEES
Exchanges charges a fee based on different types of recoveries. Let’s take a look at this:
Sure! Here’s a clean and copy-ready list you can paste directly into your blog post:
💸 Crypto Recovery Fees by Exchange (2025)
🔹 CEX.IO
- Charges 10% of the transaction amount, minimum $100
- XRP recovery: 1%, minimum $1
- Fee is non-refundable, even if recovery fails
🔹 Binance
- Wrong/missing memo: only network fee
- Wrong network or address: up to 500 USDT
- Unlisted token: 200 USDT
- Smart retrieval (automated): 5 USDT
- Flat fee of ~500 BUSD reported in some cases
🔹 KuCoin
- Recovery fees range from 10–100 USDT
- Common cases: 50–100 USDT
- May vary based on token/network involved
🔹 Crypto.com
- Fee range: $200–$400
- Case-by-case basis depending on the error
🔹 MEXC
- Charges 20 USDT
- Fee is refundable if recovery fails
🔹 Paradise Exchange
- Charges 5% of the amount or $50, whichever is higher
- Minimum deposit for recovery: $1,000
- Recovers unsupported tokens, wrong network or memo errors
🔹 BTSE
- Wrong chain/token: 5% of the amount or $50, whichever is higher
- Wrong address (BTSE-owned): network fee only
- No recovery if sent to external wrong address
🔹 Coins.ph
- Wrong tag/memo: $5
- Unsupported token or network: $20
🔹 WazirX
- Usually waives recovery fees
- May charge in rare cases, with prior notice
🔹 CoinZoom (USA)
- Flat fee of $1,000 for recovery attempts
- Only handles incorrect deposits, not withdrawals
🔹 BtcTurk Global
- Fee: 1% of the amount + network fee
- If the amount can’t cover it, no recovery
🔹 Cryptopay
- Flat fee of €20
- Covers wrong networks, unsupported tokens, and missing memos
✅ Important Notes
- Always double-check the receiving address and network before sending crypto.
- Contact the exchange’s support quickly with transaction details (TXID, token, address, network).
- Not all transactions are recoverable — even if fees are paid.
- Consider using small test transfers to avoid large losses.
CRYPTO SENT TO NON-EVM ADDRESS( ETH TO ETH CLASSIC).
- Re-import the seed phrase under the Ethereum Classic network
- add the token via the contract ID, and the token will automatically reflect.
FINAL THOUGHT: How to Recover Crypto Sent To Wrong Address/Network
With the above, you should be able to recover whatever crypto is missing from your wallet or exchange. However, if your case is different from any of the above or you are unable to recover yours, feel free to message me via email nbarinua@gmail.com, and I’ll gladly assist you.
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