How to Get BNB for BNB Machine Activation
Three ways to get BNB on BNB Smart Chain for your $20 BNB Machine activation, and how to send it to your wallet on the right network without losing it.
To activate BNB Machine you need about $21 worth of BNB on BNB Smart Chain in your own wallet: $20 for activation and a little for the network fee. Here are the common ways to get it, and the one mistake to avoid.
Option 1: Buy on an exchange and withdraw to your wallet
Most people buy BNB on a crypto exchange they already use, then send it to their wallet.
- Buy BNB on the exchange.
- Choose Withdraw (or Send) and select BNB.
- Paste your wallet address (it starts with
0x). Copy it from MetaMask or Trust Wallet; don't type it. - Select the network BNB Smart Chain (BEP20).
- Check the amount includes the exchange's withdrawal fee, then confirm.
Option 2: Buy inside your wallet
MetaMask and Trust Wallet both have a Buy option that connects to third-party payment providers. You pay by card or other local methods, and the BNB arrives straight in your wallet. Fees are usually higher than on exchanges, but it's simple. Make sure you're buying BNB on BNB Smart Chain.
Option 3: Ask someone you trust
A friend or your sponsor can send BNB to your wallet address on BNB Smart Chain. Always pay people you know, never strangers who message you first.
Send a small test first
When you send crypto to an address for the first time, send a small amount first and check it arrives. Then send the rest. It costs a few extra cents in fees and prevents expensive mistakes.
How much BNB do I need?
| For | Amount |
|---|---|
| Activation | $20 in BNB at the live price |
| Network fee | A few cents, sometimes a little more |
| Recommended total | About $21 in BNB |
Keep a little BNB in your wallet afterwards: every transaction on BNB Smart Chain, including ticket purchases from your wallet and withdrawals, needs a small amount of BNB for gas. See BNB Smart Chain gas fees explained.
Check it arrived
Open your wallet on BNB Smart Chain. Your BNB balance should show the amount. You can also paste your address into bscscan.com to see the incoming transaction.
Frequently asked questions
What is BEP20?
BEP20 is the token standard on BNB Smart Chain. On exchanges, "BNB (BEP20)" or "BSC" means sending on BNB Smart Chain, which is what BNB Machine uses.
Can I pay for BNB Machine with USDT?
No. The contract accepts BNB only. You can view amounts in USDT on the website, but payments are always in BNB.
My BNB hasn't arrived. What should I do?
Check the withdrawal status on the exchange and look up the transaction hash on bscscan.com. Make sure you looked at BNB Smart Chain in your wallet, not another network.
Do I need more than $20 of BNB?
Yes, slightly. Keep about $1 extra for network fees.
Ready to join?
Create your account with your wallet in about 10 minutes. Activation is $20 in BNB, priced live by Chainlink.