Arbitrum One vs BNB Smart Chain fees: Arbitrum One is about the same price
Live network fees on both chains for the 12 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Arbitrum One | BNB Smart Chain | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ethereum rollup (L2) | EVM Layer 1 / sidechain |
| Gas paid in | ETH | BNB |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | BEP-20 |
| Native transfer | $0.0012 | $0.0012 |
| Token transfer | $0.0035 | $0.0036 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.0098 | $0.0099 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.0035 – $0.0037 | $0.0025 – $0.0055 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Arbitrum One is about the same price than BNB Smart Chain right now ($0.0035 vs $0.0036), and cheaper for 12 of the 12 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDE costs $0.0035 on Arbitrum One vs $0.0036 on BNB Smart Chain — Arbitrum One wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need ETH on Arbitrum One and BNB on BNB Smart Chain.
- Speed: blocks every ~0.25 s on Arbitrum One vs ~0.75 s on BNB Smart Chain.
Cost to send each asset: Arbitrum One vs BNB Smart Chain
| Asset | Arbitrum One | BNB Smart Chain | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDE | $0.0035 | $0.0036 | Arbitrum One |
| FDUSD | $0.0035 | $0.0036 | Arbitrum One |
| LINK | $0.0035 | $0.0036 | Arbitrum One |
| UNI | $0.0035 | $0.0036 | Arbitrum One |
| AAVE | $0.0035 | $0.0036 | Arbitrum One |
| PEPE | $0.0035 | $0.0036 | Arbitrum One |
| BONK | $0.0035 | $0.0036 | Arbitrum One |
| SUSDE | $0.0035 | $0.0036 | Arbitrum One |
| SUSHI | $0.0035 | $0.0036 | Arbitrum One |
| 1INCH | $0.0035 | $0.0036 | Arbitrum One |
| COMP | $0.0035 | $0.0036 | Arbitrum One |
| APE | $0.0035 | $0.0036 | Arbitrum One |
Transfer to an address that already holds the asset. New holders can cost more (Solana token-account rent, extra TRON energy). Exchange withdrawal fees are separate.
FAQ
Is Arbitrum One cheaper than BNB Smart Chain?
For a token transfer, Arbitrum One is currently about the same price ($0.0035 vs $0.0036). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Arbitrum One to BNB Smart Chain directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Arbitrum One and BNB Smart Chain requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Arbitrum One gas fees · BNB Smart Chain gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.