Deposit from MetaMask to Peanut
Send USDC, USDT, or DAI from MetaMask. Gas fees under $0.10 on Polygon, Arbitrum, and Base. Available worldwide.
How to Deposit from MetaMask to Peanut
MetaMask is the most widely used self-custody wallet and supports all EVM-compatible networks plus Solana. Send USDC, USDT, or DAI from MetaMask to your Peanut deposit address — Peanut charges no deposit fees, and gas costs are under $0.10 on most L2 networks.
Once your balance arrives, your money is held in digital dollars. You can pay at over a million merchants in Argentina, send Pix in Brazil, send money to anyone, or withdraw to a bank account in 40+ countries.
Before You Start
Make sure you have:
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MetaMask installed and connected to the correct network. MetaMask supports Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche, and Solana. Make sure you are on the network where your stablecoins are held.
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USDC, USDT, or DAI in your MetaMask wallet. You need the stablecoin on a Peanut-supported network.
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Native tokens for gas. You need a small balance of the network's native token (ETH, MATIC, SOL, or AVAX) to pay gas fees. Without this, the transaction cannot be sent.
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A verified Peanut account. Verification takes under 2 minutes.
How to Deposit from MetaMask
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Open Peanut and copy your deposit address
Tap "Deposit" in the Peanut app, select the network that matches your MetaMask wallet, and copy the deposit address.
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Open MetaMask and connect to the correct network
Make sure MetaMask is on the same network as your Peanut deposit address (e.g., Polygon, Arbitrum, Base).
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Tap Send and paste the Peanut address
Paste the deposit address from Peanut into MetaMask's recipient field.
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Select your stablecoin and enter the amount
Choose USDC, USDT, or DAI from your token list and enter the amount to send.
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Review the gas fee and confirm
MetaMask will display the estimated gas fee. Confirm the transaction. On L2 networks, gas is typically under $0.10.
Your Peanut balance updates automatically once the transaction confirms. Most deposits arrive within 1–10 minutes.
Fees
MetaMask charges no withdrawal or transfer fees. You only pay the network gas fee:
| Network | Typical Gas Cost |
|---|---|
| Polygon | Under $0.01 |
| Arbitrum | $0.01–$0.10 |
| Base | $0.01–$0.10 |
| Solana | Under $0.01 |
| Avalanche | $0.01–$0.10 |
| Ethereum | $0.50–$5.00+ |
Gas is paid in the native token (ETH, MATIC, SOL, AVAX). Peanut charges no deposit fee. For a full overview, visit the pricing page.
FAQ
How long does a deposit from MetaMask to Peanut take?+
Most deposits arrive within 1–10 minutes. Solana and Polygon are the fastest at under 1 minute. Arbitrum and Base take 1–2 minutes. Ethereum can take up to 10 minutes during congestion.
What do I need to pay gas fees?+
You need a small balance of the network's native token in your MetaMask wallet. For Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Base, you need ETH. For Polygon, you need MATIC. For Solana, you need SOL. For Avalanche, you need AVAX. Without this native token balance, MetaMask cannot submit the transaction.
Does MetaMask support Tron?+
No. MetaMask does not support the Tron network. If you hold TRC-20 stablecoins, you will need to bridge them to a supported network or use a different wallet.
What happens if I send on the wrong network?+
Sending on a network that does not match your Peanut deposit address will result in permanent loss of funds. Always confirm MetaMask is connected to the same network shown in Peanut.
My deposit from MetaMask has not arrived — what should I do?+
Check the transaction in MetaMask's activity tab. Copy the transaction hash and look it up on the block explorer for your network. If confirmed on-chain but not in Peanut, contact support with the hash. See the deposit troubleshooting guide.
