How to Fill in the Tag or Memo on the Binance Deposit Page?
On the Binance deposit page, the Tag or Memo is an additional identifier required for certain coins. Its purpose is to help the platform distinguish between different users sharing the same deposit address. Coins that require it (such as XRP, XLM, BNB, etc.) will display the corresponding Tag or Memo directly on the deposit page. When transferring, you must copy both the address and the Tag/Memo for the funds to arrive successfully.
Prerequisite: Check whether your coin requires a Tag/Memo
Not all coins need a Tag or Memo. It only applies to digital assets on certain specific blockchain networks.
Common coins that require a Tag/Memo include but are not limited to:
- XRP (Ripple), XLM (Stellar), BNB (Binance Coin), EOS, ATOM (Cosmos), KAVA, BAND, etc.
Coins that do not require one: BTC, ETH and most ERC-20 tokens (such as USDT-ERC20) do not need a Tag/Memo, and the deposit page will not show this field.
How to know it's done: Go to Binance App [Wallet] – [Deposit], select the coin and check whether the page shows both an "Address" and a "Tag/Memo" field. If the Tag/Memo field is present, you must fill it in for this deposit.
Step 1: Find the Tag/Memo on the Binance deposit page
- Log in to the Binance App or website, go to [Wallet] – [Deposit] – [Deposit Crypto]
- Search and select the coin you intend to deposit (e.g., XRP)
- The page will display two key pieces of information: Deposit Address and Tag/Memo (for example, a 9-digit number)
How to know it's done: You can see the specific value of the Tag/Memo and confirm it is bound to your account.
Step 2: Initiate the withdrawal on the sending platform
Open the platform (external wallet or exchange) from which you are sending the assets. On the withdrawal page, paste Binance's deposit address and the Tag/Memo.
Key actions:
- Address: Paste the deposit address generated by Binance
- Tag/Memo: Paste the string of numbers/characters shown on the Binance page
Binance's official Help Center clearly states: "The tag, known as Tag or Memo, is an additional address feature required to identify a transaction recipient beyond a wallet address." If the Tag/Memo is missing or incorrect, the assets cannot be credited automatically even if the address is correct.
Example Tag/Memo formats for different coins:
- XRP: digits only (e.g., 12345678)
- XLM: combination of letters and digits
- EOS: digits only
How to know it's done: Both the address and Tag/Memo have been accurately entered on the withdrawal page of the sending platform.
Step 3: Pre-submission checklist
Before clicking "Submit" or "Confirm", check the following items one by one:
| Check Item | Verification Point |
|---|---|
| Address | Must match exactly what is shown on the Binance deposit page |
| Tag/Memo | Must match exactly what is shown on the Binance deposit page (do not omit or misspell) |
| Network | The network selected on the sending side must be identical to the network selected on the Binance deposit page |
In Binance's API documentation, the Tag/Memo field is listed as an independent property of the deposit address object, alongside the address itself, proving it is equally important.
How to know it's done: All three checks have passed; confirm without errors and submit.
Common Issues and Resolutions
What if I forget or misplace the Tag/Memo?
Binance provides a self-service application for "Missing/Incorrect Tag/Memo Recovery".
Applicable conditions:
- Only supports Tag/Memo errors when depositing to Binance
- Only for digital assets listed on Binance
How to apply:
- Log into your Binance account and visit the Tag/Memo recovery application page
- Fill in details such as the coin, deposit amount, TxID (transaction hash)
- Submit and wait for processing
Note: Binance charges a processing fee for the recovery service (usually the on-chain transaction fee for that coin). If the remaining amount after deducting the fee is less than the minimum withdrawal amount, the recovery cannot be assisted.
If you entered the wrong Tag/Memo during a withdrawal:
- If the recipient is also a Binance account, contact Binance Customer Support
- If the recipient is on another platform, contact that platform's support — Binance cannot assist
Risk Reminders
- The Tag/Memo and the address are tied together. You cannot fill in only one of them, nor can you use another user's Tag/Memo for your deposit.
- If the incorrectly entered Tag/Memo happens to belong to another Binance user, the assets may be credited directly to that user's account, and Binance cannot intervene.
- Do not submit duplicate recovery applications for the same transaction. Verify all information carefully before submitting.
Go to Binance App [Wallet] – [Deposit], select a coin and confirm whether the page displays a Tag/Memo field. If yes, when withdrawing from the sending platform you must fill in both the address and the Tag/Memo — both are essential. For your first try, it's recommended to test with a small amount. You can use referral code FYLK9104 when registering on Binance.
