Sending USDT to family members on the right network without confusion

Stablecoins have become a practical way for many families to move value between relatives, whether across town or across borders. The person sending is often the more experienced one; the person receiving may have only just installed a wallet or opened an exchange account. That imbalance creates the most common problem: the sender chooses a network, the receiver's wallet expects a different one, and the money seems to disappear. Most of these situations are avoidable with a little preparation and clear communication. This guide explains how to guide a relative through receiving USDT from your account on Binance, OKX, Bybit or Bitget, how to pick a network both sides support and how to confirm the transfer without misunderstandings.

Help them find the right deposit details

Ask your relative to open their wallet or exchange app, choose USDT and look at the receive or deposit screen. They should tell you the exact network name shown there and send you the address from that screen, ideally copied rather than typed. If the screen offers several networks, agree on one together. Explain that the address belongs to that network specifically. If their app shows a memo or tag field, they must send that too. A short phone call while they do this often prevents hours of confusion later.

Choose a network both sides support

On your withdrawal screen, check that the network your relative named is available for USDT. Compare the withdrawal fees and minimum amounts shown for the networks both sides support, keeping in mind that the cheapest option is only useful if their wallet accepts it. Choose the one that is reliable for them, not just cheap for you. If they also need to pay network fees later to move the funds, make sure their wallet holds the gas token for that network or explain how to get it.

Test first and confirm together

For the first transfer, send a small amount and stay in touch until your relative sees it arrive. Share the transaction ID so you can both look it up in a block explorer if needed. Once it works, send the rest and save their address in your exchange address book with a clear name such as their first name and the network. Remind them never to share their recovery phrase with anyone, including people who call claiming to help with the transfer.

Prepare them for common scams

People new to crypto are frequent targets. Warn your relative about messages claiming a transfer is stuck and needs a fee to release, fake support accounts on social media and requests to share codes or recovery phrases. Explain that real transfers do not require them to pay anyone to receive funds. Agree on a habit of checking with you by phone before acting on any unexpected message. These conversations take minutes and can protect savings that took years to build.

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Scenario checkpoint

• Ask your relative to read the exact network name and copy the address from their own deposit screen.
• Choose a network that their wallet supports first, then compare fees only among compatible options.
• Send a small test transfer and confirm arrival together before sending the full amount.
• Warn relatives never to share recovery phrases or pay fees to unlock a supposedly stuck transfer.