Want to send crypto from your Binance account to another Binance user — a friend, family member, or your own secondary account. Is there a fee? Will it be slow?
Answer: Completely Free
Internal transfers between Binance users (also called on-platform transfers) are zero fee. Regardless of amount or coin type, transferring from one Binance account to another costs nothing.
And it arrives instantly — no waiting for blockchain confirmations.
This is completely different from "withdrawing to an external wallet." Withdrawals go through the blockchain network, require network fees, and need block confirmations. Internal transfers use Binance's internal system and never touch the blockchain.
How to Transfer to Someone
After registering on Binance, you can transfer to other Binance users via:
Method 1: Via Email/Phone Number
- Binance app -> Assets -> Withdraw/Send
- Select "Send"
- Choose "Send via Email/Phone"
- Enter the recipient's registered Binance email or phone number
- Select coin and amount
- Confirm
Method 2: Via UID
- Go to the send page
- Choose "Send via UID"
- Enter the recipient's Binance UID (a numeric string)
- Select coin and amount
- Confirm
Method 3: Binance Pay
- Home -> Binance Pay
- Select "Send"
- Enter the recipient's Pay ID or scan their QR code
- Enter amount
- Confirm
Differences Between the Three Methods
| Method | Best For | Required Info |
|---|---|---|
| Email/Phone | Know their registration info | Email or phone number |
| UID | Prefer not sharing personal info | 8-digit UID |
| Binance Pay | Face-to-face or social transfers | Pay ID or QR code |
All three are free and instant. Pick whichever is convenient.
Are There Limits?
Internal transfers have certain limits depending on your account level and KYC status:
- Basic verification: Lower daily limit
- Advanced verification: Higher daily limit
- VIP users: Highest limits
The system displays specific limits during the transfer. If you exceed the limit, transfer in batches or upgrade your account level.
Security Notes
Verify recipient information Double-check the email/phone/UID before sending — transfers are irreversible once completed. Wrong details mean funds go to the wrong account, and recovery is very difficult.
Scam awareness If someone asks you to transfer crypto claiming to be "support," "staff," or an "investment advisor," it's almost certainly a scam. Binance support will never request transfers via private chat.
Test with a small amount first When sending large amounts, send a small test first to confirm successful delivery before the full transfer.
Internal Transfer vs. Withdrawal
| Feature | Internal Transfer | Withdrawal |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | Free | Network fee required |
| Speed | Instant | Minutes to hours |
| On-chain | No | Yes |
| Scope | Binance users only | Any address |
If the recipient is also a Binance user, internal transfer is always better than withdrawal.
If you don't have the app, download the Binance app first.
Summary
Binance internal transfers are completely free and instant, available via email, phone number, UID, or Binance Pay. If the recipient is a Binance user, always use internal transfer instead of withdrawal — it saves fees and time. Always double-check recipient details before sending.