How to Deposit SOL to Binance: Address and Network Check
To deposit SOL to Binance, you must select the native Solana network. The address is a 32-44 character Base58 string (no '0x' prefix). Choosing the wrong network (e.g., ERC20 or BEP20) will result in permanent loss of funds. Below is the complete process: get address → choose network → initiate transfer → check status.
Step 1: Get Your SOL Deposit Address on Binance
Log in to the Binance app or website, go to 【Wallet】-【Deposit】-【Deposit Crypto】
Type "SOL" in the search bar and select Solana
Confirm the deposit network is Solana Mainnet (SPL) — the system recommends this network by default unless you manually switch
Copy the generated deposit address
SOL address characteristics: A Base58-encoded string, 32–44 characters long, with no "0x" prefix. It looks completely different from an ETH address (which starts with 0x), so pay attention.
What counts as complete: You have copied the SOL deposit address generated by Binance and verified that the network shows "Solana" or "SOL".
Step 2: Confirm the Network Supported by the Sending Side
When withdrawing SOL from an external wallet or another exchange, the network selected on the withdrawal side must match the Binance deposit network.
Common mistakes:
Some platforms wrap SOL as ERC20 or BEP20 tokens — when withdrawing to a Solana wallet, you must pick native Solana; otherwise funds will land on the wrong chain and cannot be recovered
If you accidentally select Base, ERC20 or BSC, the assets will be sent to that corresponding chain, and Binance will not receive them automatically
What counts as complete: The withdrawal page has a "Solana" network option available, not just "ERC20" or "BSC".
Step 3: Initiate the Transfer
Prerequisites:
The sending wallet/account has sufficient SOL
Enough SOL to cover the network fee (Solana fees are extremely low, typically between 0.000005–0.001 SOL)
Steps (using the withdrawal page of an external wallet or exchange):
Paste the deposit address you copied from Binance
Select network: Solana Mainnet (must choose this)
Enter the amount to transfer
Check the withdrawal fee (exchanges usually charge a fixed fee of 0.01–0.02 SOL)
For a first transfer, send a small test amount (e.g., 0.1 SOL) to confirm arrival
Submit the transfer
Note: Solana network deposits do not require a Memo/Tag. If the withdrawal page shows a memo field, you can leave it blank.
What counts as complete: The transfer has been submitted and you have obtained a transaction hash (TxID).
Step 4: Wait for Arrival and Confirm
Check the deposit status under 【Wallet】-【Transaction History】
After the exchange approves the withdrawal, funds usually arrive within 1–2 minutes. If the network is congested, it may take 5–30 minutes
When the status shows "Completed", the funds have been credited
If it hasn't arrived after a long time: Use the TxID to check the transaction status on the Solana blockchain explorer explorer.solana.com. If the transaction is confirmed on-chain but Binance does not show it, contact customer support and provide the TxID.
What counts as complete: You can see the SOL balance increase in your Binance spot or funding wallet.
Common Reasons for Failure
| Problem | Consequence | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Selected ERC20/BEP20 network | Funds go to the wrong chain, irrecoverable | Repeatedly confirm the network is "Solana" before sending |
| Address pasted incorrectly | Assets sent to the wrong address | Verify the first 4 and last 4 characters of the address |
| Amount below minimum withdrawal | Withdrawal rejected | Exchanges usually require a minimum of 0.1 SOL |
| Account not KYC verified | Cannot use the deposit function | Complete identity verification first |
Risk Reminder
Choosing the wrong network is the most common fatal error when depositing SOL — do not pick another network just because "the address looks similar". SOL addresses and ERC20 addresses have entirely different formats, but some exchanges display wrapped SOL and native SOL on the same page. Before submitting, make sure the network label says "Solana".
Binance may temporarily suspend SOL deposits due to network congestion or wallet maintenance. Watch for page prompts when withdrawing.
On the Binance 【Deposit】 page, select "SOL" and ensure the network is "Solana". Copy the address and initiate the transfer from the sending side — as long as the network matches on both ends, the deposit will succeed. For first-time operations, it is recommended to send a small test amount first, then transfer larger amounts after confirmation. When registering for Binance, you can use the referral code FYLK9104.
