How to fix pending transaction on Trust Wallet?

A pending transaction in Trust Wallet usually results from low gas fees, network congestion, or incorrect nonce settings, delaying confirmation on the blockchain.

Jul 02, 2025 at 09:07 am

Understanding Why Transactions Stay Pending

When using Trust Wallet, a pending transaction can be frustrating, especially if you're trying to send or receive cryptocurrency quickly. A pending transaction typically means that the network has not yet confirmed your transaction. This situation often occurs due to low gas fees, network congestion, or incorrect transaction settings.

The blockchain system relies on miners or validators to confirm transactions. If the gas price is too low, your transaction might not be prioritized by the network. As a result, it remains in a "pending" state until either the network becomes less busy or you manually adjust the transaction details.

Another common reason involves incorrect nonce values. The nonce is a sequential number attached to each transaction from a specific wallet address. If two transactions share the same nonce, one will remain pending until the other is confirmed or canceled.

Checking Network Conditions and Gas Fees

Before attempting to fix a pending transaction, it’s essential to check the current network conditions. You can use tools like Etherscan (for Ethereum-based networks) or similar explorers for other blockchains supported by Trust Wallet.

• Visit the appropriate blockchain explorer.
• Search for your wallet address.
• Locate the pending transaction under the "Pending" tab.

Once you’ve identified the pending transaction, review the gas fee you set when initiating the transfer. If it's significantly lower than the average gas price, this likely explains why the transaction hasn’t been processed yet.

You can also check real-time gas recommendations using platforms like Gas Now or ETH Gas Station. These tools help determine the optimal gas price for faster confirmation times.

Replacing or Canceling a Pending Transaction

If a transaction is stuck due to a low gas fee, you can replace or cancel it by sending another transaction with the same nonce but a higher gas price.

To do this:

• Open Trust Wallet and go to the "Transaction" section.
• Find the pending transaction and note its nonce value.
• Initiate a new transaction to the same recipient with identical parameters.
• In advanced settings, enable custom nonce and input the same nonce as the pending transaction.
• Increase the gas price to ensure faster processing.

This action effectively replaces the old transaction with a new one that offers a better incentive for miners or validators. Once the replacement transaction is confirmed, the original pending one will be discarded automatically.

It’s important to ensure that the amount and recipient address match exactly. Any change could lead to unintended transfers or errors.

Using Trust Wallet’s Built-in Tools for Gas Adjustment

Trust Wallet provides built-in features to manage gas fees directly from the app interface. When you attempt to send a transaction, you’ll see options for low, medium, and high gas fees. Choosing the high option increases the likelihood of quicker confirmation.

For more control:

• Tap on the advanced options during transaction creation.
• Toggle on custom gas settings.
• Adjust both gas limit and gas price according to current network recommendations.
• Ensure that the nonce field is enabled for editing if needed.

These manual adjustments give you greater flexibility in managing how your transaction interacts with the network. It’s particularly useful during high congestion periods or when dealing with time-sensitive transfers.

However, always double-check your inputs before confirming. Mistakes in gas settings or nonce values can lead to failed transactions or unnecessary delays.

Recovering Funds from Stuck Transactions

In rare cases, a transaction may remain stuck indefinitely. If neither replacing nor canceling works, you may need to take additional steps to recover your funds.

One method involves sending an empty transaction with the correct nonce and higher gas price. This transaction doesn't move any funds but helps reset the sequence and clear the stuck entry.

Steps to perform this recovery:

• Use Trust Wallet to initiate a new transaction to yourself.
• Enable custom nonce and enter the same value as the stuck transaction.
• Set the transfer amount to zero.
• Increase the gas price significantly above the current average.
• Confirm and broadcast the transaction.

This approach forces the network to recognize the new transaction first, effectively canceling the previous one. Once confirmed, your wallet balance should update accordingly, allowing you to proceed with normal transfers again.

Always back up your wallet before performing such actions, as incorrect execution can lead to loss of access or misdirected funds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I speed up a pending transaction without canceling it?

Yes, you can speed up a pending transaction by replacing it with a new one that uses the same nonce and a higher gas price. This encourages miners or validators to prioritize your transaction.

Q: What happens if I send multiple transactions with the same nonce?

Only one transaction with a given nonce can be confirmed. The others will remain pending until either one gets confirmed or they are replaced with a higher gas price.

Q: Is there a way to prevent pending transactions altogether?

While you can't completely avoid pending transactions, you can reduce their occurrence by setting higher gas fees during busy network times and ensuring correct nonce values are used.

Q: Does Trust Wallet automatically handle pending transactions?

No, Trust Wallet does not automatically resolve pending transactions. Users must manually replace or cancel them using advanced settings within the app.