How to add BNB Smart Chain to Trust Wallet? How to switch between networks?

Adding BNB Smart Chain to Trust Wallet

1. Open the Trust Wallet application on your mobile device.

2. Tap the wallet icon located in the bottom right corner to access your wallet dashboard.
3. Scroll down and select 'Settings' from the menu.
4. Navigate to 'Networks' and then tap 'Add Network'.
5. Choose 'BNB Smart Chain' from the list of supported networks.
6. Confirm the network parameters including RPC URL, chain ID, symbol, and block explorer URL — all pre-filled for BSC.
7. Tap 'Save' to complete the addition.

Switching Between Networks in Trust Wallet

1. Return to the main wallet screen where your token balances are displayed.

2. Locate the network name — usually shown next to the wallet address at the top of the screen.
3. Tap the network name to open the network selection interface.
4. A dropdown or modal will appear listing all enabled networks including Ethereum, Polygon, BSC, and others.
5. Select 'BNB Smart Chain' or any other desired network.
6. The interface refreshes automatically and displays token balances native to that chain.
7. Transactions initiated after switching will be broadcast on the newly selected network.

Verifying BSC Network Activation

1. After adding BSC, go back to the wallet home screen and check if 'BNB' appears as a balance under the network label.

2. Tap the '+' icon next to your token list to add custom tokens — ensure the contract address is verified against the BSC Explorer.
3. Initiate a small test transaction using BNB to confirm gas fees are denominated in BNB and not ETH.
4. View recent transactions by tapping the transaction history icon — confirm they appear on bscscan.com when pasted into a browser.
5. Check the bottom status bar for the active network indicator — it should display 'BSC Mainnet' when active.

Managing Multiple Networks Simultaneously

1. Trust Wallet allows concurrent activation of multiple EVM-compatible chains without uninstalling or resetting.

2. Each network maintains its own set of tokens, addresses, and transaction history — no cross-contamination occurs.
3. When sending assets, the app auto-detects the correct network based on the recipient’s address format and selected token.
4. Custom RPC endpoints can be manually entered for testnets like BSC Testnet, but require accurate chain ID and explorer URL.
5. Network-specific dApp browsers load only compatible decentralized applications — attempting to visit an Ethereum-only dApp on BSC triggers a warning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why does my BNB balance not show after adding BSC?A: Ensure you have imported the correct wallet address associated with BSC — some wallets use different derivation paths per network. Also verify that BNB was sent to the BSC-compatible address, not the BEP2 Binance Chain address.

Q: Can I receive BEP2 tokens on the BSC network in Trust Wallet?A: No. BEP2 tokens reside on the Binance Chain, while BSC uses BEP20. Sending BEP2 tokens to a BSC address results in permanent loss unless recovered via Binance Chain tools.

Q: Is it safe to input custom RPC settings for BSC?A: Only use official BSC endpoints: https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org/ or https://bsc.publicnode.com. Unverified RPCs may log private keys or return manipulated balances.

Q: Why do gas fees fluctuate on BSC within Trust Wallet?A: Gas prices on BSC adjust dynamically based on network congestion and validator demand. Trust Wallet pulls real-time gas estimates from public nodes, which reflect current mempool conditions.