How to Send SOL From Phantom Wallet to Another Wallet

Accessing the Send Function

1. Open the Phantom Wallet browser extension or mobile application and unlock it using your password, fingerprint, or face recognition.

2. Ensure you are on the Solana network tab — Phantom defaults to Solana, but double-check the network indicator at the top of the interface.

3. Click or tap the Send button located prominently on the main wallet screen, usually beneath your SOL balance display.

4. The interface will load a clean transfer form with fields for recipient address, amount, and memo (optional).

Entering Recipient Details

1. Paste the full Solana public key of the destination wallet into the To field. This must be a 32-byte base58-encoded string, typically 43–44 characters long, beginning with a letter or number — not an ENS name or .sol domain unless resolved externally.

2. Verify the address visually by comparing the first six and last four characters with the sender’s provided value. Never rely solely on copied text without manual cross-check.

3. If sending to an exchange, confirm the exchange supports native SOL deposits on Solana and provides a dedicated Solana deposit address — never reuse an Ethereum or TRON address.

4. Leave the Memo field blank unless explicitly instructed by the recipient, such as for internal exchange tagging or DAO contribution tracking.

Specifying Transaction Parameters

1. Enter the exact amount of SOL in decimal format — e.g., 0.5 instead of “half” or “50%”. Phantom does not accept fractional units like lamports in this field.

2. Review the displayed network fee — usually between 0.000005 and 0.00001 SOL, depending on cluster congestion. This fee is deducted from your balance separately and is non-refundable.

3. Toggle the Priority Fee option only if urgent confirmation is required and you’re willing to pay more; default settings suffice for standard transfers.

4. Confirm that the “From” account shown matches your active Phantom wallet address — especially important if managing multiple wallets or clusters.

Signing and Broadcasting

1. After all fields are populated, click or tap Continue. Phantom will generate the transaction payload and request final authorization.

2. A modal window appears showing total outflow: amount + fee. No further editing is possible at this stage.

3. Approve using your wallet password or biometric verification. This step signs the transaction with your private key locally — no data leaves your device.

4. Upon approval, Phantom broadcasts the transaction to the Solana RPC endpoint it’s connected to. A success notification with transaction signature appears instantly.

Tracking and Confirmation

1. Copy the transaction signature and paste it into a Solana block explorer such as explorer.solana.com or solscan.io to monitor real-time status.

2. Solana confirms transactions in under 1 second on average, but finality (≥ 32 confirmations) takes approximately 1–2 minutes under normal conditions.

3. Check the recipient wallet after finality — funds should appear immediately without additional processing steps.

4. Phantom logs all outgoing transactions in its built-in Activity tab, including timestamp, destination, amount, fee, and status.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I send SOL to an Ethereum address using Phantom?A: No. Phantom enforces strict chain validation. Attempting to paste an Ethereum-format address triggers an immediate error. Cross-chain transfers require a bridge and separate wallet setup on the destination chain.

Q: What happens if I send SOL to an invalid Solana address?A: The transaction fails at the RPC level before broadcast. Phantom displays “Invalid recipient address” and blocks submission. No SOL or fee is ever deducted.

Q: Why does my Phantom wallet show zero balance after sending, even though the transaction is pending?A: Phantom reflects local state changes instantly upon signing. The balance update is immediate because the transaction consumes your available balance preemptively — this is expected behavior, not an error.

Q: Is it safe to reuse the same Solana address for multiple incoming transfers?A: Yes. Solana addresses are designed for repeated use. Unlike UTXO-based chains, account-based models like Solana allow unlimited inbound transactions to a single address without compromising security or privacy.