How to swap tokens inside Trust Wallet? (In-App Exchange)

Accessing the Built-in Exchange Feature

1. Open the Trust Wallet application on your mobile device and ensure you are logged into your wallet.

2. Tap the Exchange icon located at the bottom navigation bar—this is distinct from the browser or DApp browser tabs.

3. Confirm that your selected wallet network matches the blockchain where both tokens reside; mismatched networks will prevent token detection.

4. The interface displays a swap panel with two input fields: one for the token you hold and another for the token you wish to receive.

5. Tap the token icon next to the “From” field to open the asset selector and choose the source token from your wallet’s balance list.

Selecting Tokens and Reviewing Quotes

1. After selecting the “From” token, tap the token icon in the “To” field to browse or search for the target token using its name, symbol, or contract address.

2. Trust Wallet pulls real-time pricing data from integrated decentralized liquidity sources including Uniswap, PancakeSwap, and QuickSwap.

3. The app displays the estimated output amount, slippage tolerance, network fee, and expected transaction time before confirmation.

4. Slippage is pre-set at 0.5% by default but can be manually adjusted using the gear icon—higher values increase execution probability during volatile conditions.

5. A warning banner appears if the selected pair has low liquidity, high price impact, or lacks verified contract status on CoinGecko or CoinMarketCap.

Executing the Swap Transaction

1. Once both tokens are selected and parameters reviewed, tap the Swap button to proceed.

2. A modal appears showing gas estimation, transaction details, and a final summary of input/output amounts along with fees denominated in the native chain currency (e.g., ETH, BNB, MATIC).

3. You must approve the spending allowance for the “From” token if this is your first swap involving it—this is a separate on-chain transaction requiring signature.

4. After approval, the actual swap initiates as a single atomic transaction routed through the optimal liquidity path identified by the aggregation engine.

5. Status indicators show “Pending”, “Confirming”, and finally “Success” once the transaction receives sufficient block confirmations on the respective blockchain.

Tracking and Verifying Swapped Assets

1. Upon successful completion, the new token balance appears automatically in your wallet if it is already supported and visible in the asset list.

2. If the received token does not appear immediately, use the “Add Custom Token” option and enter its contract address, symbol, and decimals manually.

3. Each swap transaction is recorded under the Activity tab with a direct link to the blockchain explorer for on-chain verification.

4. Users can cross-check the transaction hash against Etherscan, BscScan, or PolygonScan to validate routing, pool usage, and exact execution path.

5. Failed swaps due to slippage exhaustion or insufficient balance trigger an error message with actionable feedback—not a silent failure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why does Trust Wallet require a separate approval transaction before swapping?A: Approval grants the smart contract permission to move your tokens. It is a mandatory Ethereum-compatible standard and occurs only once per token unless revoked.

Q: Can I swap tokens across different blockchains inside Trust Wallet?A: No. In-app swaps operate within a single active network. Cross-chain swaps require external bridges or third-party services outside the built-in exchange.

Q: What happens if I set slippage too low during high volatility?A: The transaction may revert with “price impact too high” or fail to execute, resulting in a consumed gas fee without token transfer.

Q: Are swap rates fixed once I click “Swap”?A: Rates are locked only after signing the transaction. Until then, live quotes update dynamically based on underlying DEX pool reserves and market movements.