# Guide to Locating Your BEP-20 Wallet Address Safely
This comprehensive guide helps crypto users securely find and manage BEP-20 wallet addresses on BNB Chain. Whether you're receiving, trading, or storing BEP-20 tokens, this article walks you through step-by-step instructions for both Metamask and Trust Wallet—two leading multi-chain self-custody wallets. You'll learn how to add BNB Chain networks, locate your BEP-20 address, and implement essential security practices. Perfect for beginners and experienced traders, this guide eliminates confusion around token standards and wallet configuration while prioritizing your digital asset safety.
Understanding BEP-20 Token Standard
Similar to Ethereum's ERC-20, all smart contract blockchains have a stipulated token standard that informs the creation, issuance, and deployment of native tokens. BEP-20 is the token standard used on BNB Chain, which serves as the foundation for token transactions on this blockchain network.
Whether you intend to receive, trade, or store any token on the BNB Chain, you will need a BEP-20 wallet address which can be obtained from wallets or platforms compatible with BNB Chain. This is where Metamask and Trust Wallet come in handy.
Metamask and Trust Wallet are multi-chain self-custody cryptocurrency wallets, meaning they support several blockchains and their respective token standards, including ERC-20 and BEP-20 addresses. In this guide, we'll explore how you can find BEP-20 wallet addresses on both Metamask and Trust Wallet.
If you don't have a Metamask wallet already, you will need to download it to create an account. Metamask is available on mobile and desktop (as a browser extension). For the purpose of this guide, we'll be using the Chrome extension. However, the steps to creating and finding a BEP-20 address on Metamask are the same, regardless of the version used.
Open your Metamask wallet and sign into the account you created by entering your password. Ensure you have secure access to your wallet before proceeding.
Step 2: Switch Networks
Click on the drop-down menu by the top left corner to switch between different blockchain networks. Select BNB Chain if the option is available. If the option is not available, you will need to add BNB Chain manually in the next step.
Step 3: Add the BNB Chain
Click the "Add Network" button and enter the following details to the relevant fields to add BNB Chain to your Metamask wallet:
- Network Name – "BNB Chain"
- New RPC URL – "https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org/"
- Chain ID – "56"
- Symbol – "BNB"
- Block Explorer URL – "https://bscscan.com"
Cross-check the details you entered and click on the "Save" button to confirm the network addition.
Step 4: Switch to BNB Chain
After adding the BNB Chain configuration details, go back to the Metamask home screen and click on the "Network Switcher" tab discussed in Step 2. Then, select BNB Chain from the available options.
Step 5: Click on Account Details to Find Your BEP-20 Address
Next, click on the three-dot icon by the top right corner, then select "Account details." You should see your BEP-20 wallet address and a QR code, with which you can send and receive BEP-20 standard tokens to your wallet.
Note that some token balances may not be displayed unless you import them. You can import specific tokens to view their balances in your wallet.
How to Find BEP-20 Wallet Address on Trust Wallet
Similar to Metamask, Trust Wallet is also available on mobile (Android and iOS devices) and as a browser extension. For those new to Trust Wallet, you will need to create an account and set up other necessary details, such as a password and seed phrase backup.
The user interface on Trust Wallet's extension differs from that of the mobile app. Therefore, we'll show you how to find your BEP-20 address on both Trust Wallet mobile and browser extension platforms.
How to Find BEP-20 Address on the Trust Wallet Extension
After creating a new account, the very next step is switching to the BNB Chain network.
Step 1: Select BNB Chain
Click on the top left icon that shows "Ethereum" to switch between different networks. By default, you should see the option to select BNB Chain. However, if the option is not provided, then you can continue with the next step to manually add BNB Chain.
Step 2: Manage Networks
If BNB Chain is not available in the default list, click on "Manage Networks" to access the network management interface where you can add custom blockchain networks.
Step 3: Add BNB Chain
Click on "Add Custom Network" to proceed with adding BNB Chain to your Trust Wallet extension.
Enter the following details in the relevant fields to add BNB Chain to your Trust Wallet:
- Network Name – "BNB Chain"
- New RPC URL – "https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org/"
- Chain ID – "56"
- Symbol – "BNB"
- Block Explorer URL – "https://bscscan.com"
Step 5: Select BNB Chain
Next, select BNB Chain from the Networks tab to activate this blockchain network in your wallet.
Step 6: Search for BNB
After adding the BNB Chain network, the next step to finding your BEP-20 address is by searching for BNB. To do this, click on the receive button and scroll down to find the BNB token.
Step 7: Click on the BNB Token
You should see your BEP-20 wallet address after you click on the BNB token. This address can be used to receive BEP-20 standard tokens on the BNB Chain network.
How to Find BEP-20 Address on the Trust Wallet Mobile App
The Trust Wallet mobile application provides a streamlined interface for managing your BEP-20 wallet address on BNB Chain.
Step 1: Launch Your App and Add Tokens
Assuming you have created an account already, launch the Trust Wallet mobile app and click on "Add Tokens." Next, select BNB Chain to add the network to your wallet.
Step 2: Access Your BEP-20 Address
Go back to the home screen and click on the BNB token you just added. Next, click on "Receive," and you should see your BEP-20 wallet address on Trust Wallet. You can then copy this address and use it to fund your BEP-20 wallet or receive tokens from other sources.
FAQ
What is the BEP-20 standard and how does it differ from ERC-20?
BEP-20 is the token standard for Binance Smart Chain, compatible with ERC-20 but designed for BSC. While ERC-20 operates on Ethereum, BEP-20 offers faster transactions and lower fees on the Binance network.
How to find and copy my BEP-20 wallet address in Trust Wallet?
Open Trust Wallet app, add BNB Smart Chain network, tap on it, then click the copy icon next to your BEP-20 address to copy it to clipboard.
Open Metamask, click Add Network, enter Network Name as 'Binance Smart Chain', set RPC URL to 'https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org', then save. Your BEP-20 address will display in the wallet.
You likely haven't added the BNB Smart Chain network to Metamask. Manually add BNB Smart Chain network, configure the RPC settings, then switch to that network to view your BEP-20 tokens.
Yes, you can use the same BEP-20 address in both Trust Wallet and Metamask. Both wallets support Binance Smart Chain, and BEP-20 addresses are universal across compatible platforms.
How to ensure the security of my BEP-20 wallet address and what should I pay attention to when sharing the address?
Treat your BEP-20 address like sensitive banking information. Only share with trusted platforms or individuals. Enable strong passwords and two-factor authentication. Never disclose private keys or seed phrases. Verify recipient addresses before transactions to prevent fraud.
Trust Wallet supports more BEP-20 tokens and is user-friendly for managing multiple cryptocurrencies without switching wallets. MetaMask excels at Ethereum integration but has more limited BEP-20 support. Choose based on your token diversity needs.
* The information is not intended to be and does not constitute financial advice or any other recommendation of any sort offered or endorsed by Gate.
