How to Add BNB Chain to MetaMask

Before You Add BNB Chain to MetaMask

Use a current MetaMask installation and obtain network information only from official sources. Avoid copying RPC settings from random posts or old wallet screenshots when MetaMask already offers BNB Chain through its supported-network list.

Before starting, check that you have:

• the current MetaMask Extension or Mobile app;
• access to the wallet account you want to use;
• a secure backup of your Secret Recovery Phrase stored offline;
• the official BNB Chain network details available if manual setup is needed;
• a clear understanding that the public receiving address can be shared, while the recovery phrase and private keys must remain private.

How to Add or Select BNB Chain in MetaMask

MetaMask currently lists BNB Chain among its supported networks. Try the built-in network selector first because it reduces the chance of entering an incorrect RPC endpoint or Chain ID.

For MetaMask Extension, the usual flow is:

1. Open MetaMask and use the main menu or network selector to open Networks.

2. Look for BNB Chain in the available or Additional networks list.

3. Select Add or the equivalent option next to BNB Chain.

4. Confirm the network addition if MetaMask asks for approval.

5. Switch to BNB Chain and verify that the selected network is shown at the top of the wallet.

For MetaMask Mobile, open the network dropdown from the Tokens view, find Additional networks, use the + option if required and select BNB Chain. The exact position of these controls can change, so follow the current network selector rather than an old screenshot.

If BNB Chain is already present in your wallet, you do not need to add it again. Simply switch to it before receiving BNB.

BNB Smart Chain Network Details

Manual configuration is useful as a fallback and as a way to verify what MetaMask has selected. The following values match current official BNB Smart Chain mainnet documentation.

Use official current values if these settings ever change. MetaMask can also support more than one RPC endpoint for the same network, so the presence of a different legitimate RPC does not automatically mean the Chain ID or network is different.

Network Name and Chain ID

The network name is the human-readable label shown in the wallet. The Chain ID is the technical identifier that helps the wallet distinguish BNB Smart Chain mainnet from another EVM-compatible network.

For BNB Smart Chain mainnet, the Chain ID is 56. If a manual configuration shows a different Chain ID, stop and verify the source before sending funds.

RPC URL and Block Explorer

An RPC endpoint is the server connection MetaMask uses to communicate with the blockchain. The official BNB Chain documentation lists https://bsc-dataseed.bnbchain.org as a BSC mainnet RPC endpoint.

The block explorer is used to inspect transactions and addresses. BSC mainnet transactions can be checked through https://bscscan.com/.

How to Find Your BNB Address in MetaMask

Once BNB Chain is selected, your MetaMask account address is the receiving address you use for that account on BSC. MetaMask uses EVM-style account addresses, so the address normally begins with 0x.

To copy it:

1. Switch MetaMask to BNB Chain.

2. Select the account that should receive the funds.

3. Copy the public account address shown by MetaMask.

4. Compare the first and last characters after pasting it into the destination field.

5. Keep the network selection visible while you complete the transfer setup.

For a broader explanation of wallet addresses and network checks, see What Is a BNB Wallet Address and How to Find It?.

How to Receive BNB in MetaMask

Adding the network is only the first part. The sender or exchange must also use BNB Smart Chain for the payout when you expect to receive native BNB on BSC.

Select BNB Chain Before Receiving

Switch MetaMask to BNB Chain and confirm that BNB is the native asset shown for the account. This makes it easier to notice if you are viewing Ethereum, Base or another EVM-compatible network by mistake.

The same public address can often appear across several EVM networks, so the address string alone is not enough to identify the network.

Match the Sending Network

When an exchange asks for a BNB destination, check that the payout network matches BNB Smart Chain. If the sending side uses a different network, do not assume MetaMask will automatically reroute the transaction.

If you are getting BNB through a crypto-to-crypto exchange, review the destination network and wallet address before sending the source asset. You can see supported inbound options in How to Buy BNB with Crypto.

Common MetaMask Setup and Transfer Mistakes

Most problems are caused by network selection or copied configuration rather than by the BNB address itself. Check for these common errors:

• adding an unverified custom RPC when BNB Chain is already available in MetaMask;
• using the wrong Chain ID in a manual configuration;
• selecting Ethereum, Base or another EVM network instead of BNB Smart Chain;
• confusing Add network with Import token;
• copying the address from the wrong MetaMask account;
• sending through an incompatible network because the address also begins with 0x;
• sharing the Secret Recovery Phrase when only a public address is needed.

Related BNB Guides

Use these guides if your next step is about the network, address or acquisition route:

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