How to Send ETH From Coinbase Wallet to an Exchange

Accessing Your Coinbase Wallet Interface

1. Open the Coinbase Wallet mobile application or browser extension on your device.

2. Authenticate using your passcode, biometric verification, or wallet recovery phrase if prompted.
3. Confirm you are viewing the Ethereum (ETH) balance under the correct network—Ethereum Mainnet, not a testnet or Layer 2 chain.
4. Tap or click the “Send” button located prominently on the asset’s detail screen or main wallet dashboard.
5. Ensure no pending transactions are queued in your wallet history before initiating a new transfer.

Preparing the Exchange Deposit Address

1. Log into your target cryptocurrency exchange account using verified credentials.

2. Navigate to the “Deposit” or “Funds” section and select Ethereum (ETH) as the asset.
3. Copy the provided ETH deposit address carefully—verify it is a 42-character hexadecimal string beginning with “0x”.
4. Confirm the network tag next to the address matches “Ethereum” or “ERC-20”, not “Arbitrum”, “Base”, or “Polygon”.
5. Avoid reusing old deposit addresses unless explicitly permitted by the exchange; some platforms rotate addresses for security.

Entering Transaction Details

1. Paste the copied exchange deposit address into the recipient field inside Coinbase Wallet.

2. Input the exact amount of ETH you intend to send—double-check decimals and avoid trailing zeros that may trigger rounding errors.
3. Select the gas fee option: “Low”, “Medium”, or “High”—“Medium” is recommended for standard settlement within 5–15 minutes.
4. Review the estimated transaction cost in ETH and the total outflow including fees before confirming.
5. Do not proceed if the interface displays warnings about incompatible networks, invalid checksums, or smart contract destinations.

Confirming and Monitoring the Transfer

1. Tap “Confirm” or “Send” after verifying all fields—this action cannot be reversed once broadcast.

2. Wait for the transaction hash (TxID) to appear, then copy it for reference.
3. Paste the TxID into a block explorer like Etherscan.io to monitor confirmations in real time.
4. Most exchanges credit deposits after 12–30 Ethereum block confirmations—typically 3–10 minutes under normal network load.
5. If the ETH does not appear in your exchange wallet after 60 minutes, verify the TxID status on Etherscan and contact exchange support with full transaction metadata.

Troubleshooting Common Failures

1. Transaction stuck in “Pending”: This usually indicates insufficient gas price—check current network congestion via GasNow or Etherscan’s gas tracker.

2. “Invalid Recipient” error: Occurs when pasting an address from a screenshot or misreading characters like “0” vs “O”; re-copy directly from the exchange UI.
3. Funds sent to a contract address instead of a wallet: Some exchanges use smart contracts for deposits—verify whether the displayed address is labeled “Contract” and whether the platform officially supports such deposits.
4. Partial or zero balance appearing post-transfer: Could result from sending to a wrong network (e.g., Arbitrum One instead of Ethereum Mainnet); cross-check network tags on both sender and receiver sides.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Can I send ETH from Coinbase Wallet to Binance using a BEP-20 address?No. BEP-20 addresses belong to the BNB Smart Chain. Sending ETH to a BEP-20 address will result in permanent loss. Always match the token standard and underlying network.

Q2. Why does Coinbase Wallet show “Insufficient ETH for gas” even though I have ETH in my wallet?This occurs when the ETH balance is below the minimum required to cover gas fees for the transaction. You must hold enough ETH to pay for gas—even if sending zero ETH, gas still requires native ETH.

Q3. Is it safe to share my Coinbase Wallet address publicly?Yes. Your public wallet address can be shared freely for receiving funds. Never disclose your private key, seed phrase, or password—those grant full control over assets.

Q4. What happens if I send ETH to an exchange deposit address that has been deactivated?The transaction may succeed on-chain but remain uncredited. Exchanges typically detect and reject deposits to retired addresses. Contact their support team immediately with the TxID to request manual reconciliation.