Payments

Which USDT network is cheapest?

The same USDT costs very different amounts to send depending on the network. Here is how to pay for your eSIM without overpaying in fees.

Last updated: 2026-10-28

Short answer

  • Paying in USDT? Choose USDT on Tron (TRC-20). It is the cheapest USDT option we accept and arrives in about a minute.
  • Want the lowest fee overall? TON or Solana usually cost cents to send.
  • Want the most privacy? Pay with Monero (XMR).
  • Avoid USDT/USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) for small amounts — the network fee can be several dollars.

Networks we accept, compared

  • USDT (TRC-20, Tron): low, predictable fee; most exchanges charge about 1 USDT to withdraw.
  • TON: very cheap; easy from Telegram Wallet or Tonkeeper.
  • SOL (Solana): fees of a fraction of a cent.
  • XMR (Monero): low fees and private by design.
  • BTC (Bitcoin): fee depends on network load; slower confirmations.
  • ETH and USDC (Ethereum): most expensive to send; fine for larger orders.
  • Telegram Stars: no crypto at all — pay right inside Telegram.

Exchange withdrawal fees matter more than the network

If you pay straight from an exchange, the exchange sets its own withdrawal fee for each network. Before you confirm, check the fee it shows next to the network name and pick the lowest one that matches the network on your invoice.

Don’t lose your payment

  • Send on exactly the network shown on the invoice. USDT sent on the wrong network cannot be recovered.
  • Send the exact amount. If your exchange deducts the fee from the amount, add it on top so we receive the full sum.
  • Pay before the invoice expires; the rate is locked for a limited time.

Paying a small amount?

Crypto processors have minimum amounts so that network fees don’t exceed the payment. For a single small eSIM, Telegram Stars is the easiest option — or add several eSIMs to one order. Plans start at $1.20.

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