How to fix a stuck pending transaction in Trust Wallet?

A stuck transaction in Trust Wallet can be resolved by canceling it with a 0 ETH transfer or speeding it up with a higher gas fee, ensuring the same nonce is used.

Aug 03, 2025 at 06:14 am

Understanding Why Transactions Get Stuck in Trust Wallet

When using Trust Wallet, users may occasionally encounter a pending transaction that appears to be stuck indefinitely. This issue typically arises due to network congestion, low gas fees, or incorrect transaction parameters. The Ethereum network, along with other EVM-compatible blockchains like Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, and Arbitrum, relies on gas fees to process transactions. If the gas fee set during transaction submission is too low compared to current network demand, miners or validators may deprioritize the transaction. As a result, it remains in the mempool—a holding area for unconfirmed transactions—without being included in a block.

Another common cause is when a new transaction from the same wallet is broadcast before the previous one confirms. This can lead to nonce conflicts, where the blockchain expects transactions in sequential order. If a transaction with a higher nonce is processed before a lower one, the earlier transaction will appear stuck. Users must understand that Trust Wallet itself does not control transaction confirmation times—it merely serves as an interface to broadcast transactions to the blockchain.

Checking the Status of Your Pending Transaction

Before attempting any fixes, verify the current status of your transaction. Open Trust Wallet, navigate to the transaction history of the relevant cryptocurrency (e.g., ETH, BNB, MATIC), and tap on the stuck transaction. Copy the transaction hash (TxID) displayed. Paste this hash into a blockchain explorer such as Etherscan for Ethereum, BscScan for Binance Smart Chain, or Polygonscan for Polygon.

On the explorer page, check the following:

• Whether the transaction is listed as pending
• The gas price (Gwei) set for the transaction
• The nonce value
• How long it has been pending

If the transaction shows as pending for more than 30 minutes and the gas price is significantly below the current average (visible on sites like GasNow or ETH Gas Station), it is likely underpriced and needs intervention.

Canceling a Stuck Transaction Using a Zero-Value Transaction

To cancel a stuck transaction, you need to replace it with a new one that uses the same nonce but includes a higher gas fee. This is commonly known as "canceling with 0 ETH". Here’s how to do it in Trust Wallet:

• Open Trust Wallet and go to the wallet for the blockchain where the transaction is stuck (e.g., Ethereum wallet)
• Tap the Send button
• Enter your own wallet address in the Send To field
• Set the amount to 0
• Tap Max to unlock advanced options, then manually adjust the gas fee
• Increase the Gas Price (Gwei) to at least 20–30% above the current network average
• Ensure the Nonce is set to match the stuck transaction’s nonce (this option may require enabling Advanced Options in settings)
• Confirm and broadcast the transaction

Once this zero-value transaction with the same nonce and higher gas fee is confirmed, the original stuck transaction will be invalidated by the network. This works because blockchains only accept one transaction per nonce.

Speeding Up a Transaction with Higher Gas Fees

Alternatively, instead of canceling, you can speed up the original transaction by resubmitting it with a higher gas fee. This method keeps the same recipient and amount but increases the incentive for miners to process it quickly.

Follow these steps:

• In Trust Wallet, go to the transaction details of the stuck transaction
• Note the recipient address and amount
• Tap Send and re-enter the same details
• Increase the Gas Price significantly—use real-time data from GasTracker or Blocknative for accuracy
• Make sure the Nonce matches the stuck transaction
• Broadcast the new transaction

The network will accept the version with the higher gas fee and discard the lower-fee one once the block is mined. This method is ideal when you still intend to send the original amount and don’t want to cancel.

Preventing Future Stuck Transactions

To avoid recurring issues, adjust your transaction habits. Always check current gas prices before sending. Trust Wallet provides a gas fee selector with options like Low, Standard, and High. During peak network times, select High to ensure faster confirmation.

Enable Advanced Mode in Trust Wallet settings to manually set gas fees and view nonce values. This gives you full control over transaction parameters. Also, avoid sending multiple transactions in quick succession. Wait for each transaction to confirm before initiating another to prevent nonce mismatches.

When interacting with decentralized applications (dApps) via WalletConnect, ensure the dApp recommends appropriate gas fees. If not, disconnect and manually adjust the fee in Trust Wallet before confirming.

Using Third-Party Tools to Monitor and Manage Transactions

Several external tools can assist in managing pending transactions. MetaMask’s Transaction Speed Up and Cancel features are user-friendly, but since Trust Wallet lacks built-in replace-by-fee (RBF) functionality, using a blockchain explorer with transaction acceleration services may help.

For Ethereum, ETH Gas Station provides live gas price recommendations. For BSC, use BscScan’s Pending Transactions tab to monitor stuck transfers. Some platforms like Blockchair allow you to rebroadcast transactions manually if you have the raw transaction data.

Additionally, Etherscan’s “Replace” function can be used if you have access to the signed transaction. While Trust Wallet doesn’t expose raw transaction data easily, using a desktop wallet like MetaMask for complex operations may offer more flexibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a stuck transaction confirm after days?

Yes, a transaction with a very low gas fee may eventually confirm if network congestion decreases and miners begin processing lower-priority transactions. However, this can take hours to several days, and there’s no guarantee.

What happens if I don’t cancel or speed up a stuck transaction?

The funds remain locked until the transaction either confirms or gets dropped from the mempool. Most networks drop pending transactions after a certain period (e.g., 30 minutes to 7 days), freeing the nonce for new transactions.

Why doesn’t Trust Wallet have a built-in “Speed Up” or “Cancel” button like MetaMask?

Trust Wallet prioritizes simplicity and security, limiting advanced transaction controls by default. Manual gas and nonce adjustments require enabling Advanced Settings, which are hidden to prevent user errors.

Is it safe to send a 0 ETH transaction to cancel a stuck one?

Yes, sending 0 ETH to your own address with the same nonce and higher gas fee is a standard and secure practice. It does not risk your funds, as no assets are transferred—only gas is consumed.