Sent on the wrong network

Three questions decide whether coins sent on the wrong network can be reached. Nothing here can move coins or promise their return.

1 · Network the transfer was sent on2 · Network the recipient expected3 · The receiving address is

Only the exchange's support can help

The coins arrived at the exchange's address, but on a network it may not watch for that address. Only the exchange holds the key. Some exchanges recover such deposits manually, sometimes for a fee; some do not. Contact their support with the details below.

What the support needs

The transaction ID (hash) of the transfer
The network it was sent on, and the network expected
The token and the exact amount
The receiving address, and the memo or tag if one was used
The time of the transfer and your account e-mail

Beware of “recovery” offers. People who answer posts about lost coins and offer to recover them for a fee are, as a rule, running a scam. Only the wallet holder or the receiving exchange can move coins; no one else can.

FAQ

I sent USDT BEP-20 to an ERC-20 address. Is it lost?

Not necessarily. Both use the same 0x… address. If it is your own wallet, add BNB Smart Chain to it and the tokens are there. If it is an exchange address, only the exchange can move them; contact its support with the transaction ID.

I sent TRC-20 USDT to an ERC-20 address. What now?

A correctly working wallet refuses this, because a 0x… address is not valid on TRON. If it went through anyway (through a bridge or service), contact the service you sent from with the transaction ID.

Can anyone recover coins sent to the wrong network for a fee?

Only whoever holds the key of the receiving address can move them: you (own wallet) or the exchange. Third parties offering recovery cannot, and asking for an upfront fee is the usual scam pattern.