BNB Smart Chain vs Avalanche C-Chain fees: BNB Smart Chain is about the same price
Live network fees on both chains for the 10 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| BNB Smart Chain | Avalanche C-Chain | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | EVM Layer 1 / sidechain | EVM Layer 1 / sidechain |
| Gas paid in | BNB | AVAX |
| Token standard | BEP-20 | ERC-20 |
| Native transfer | $0.0012 | $0.0012 |
| Token transfer | $0.0036 | $0.0036 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.0099 | $0.0099 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.0025 – $0.0055 | $0.0036 – $0.0038 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: BNB Smart Chain is about the same price than Avalanche C-Chain right now ($0.0036 vs $0.0036), and cheaper for 10 of the 10 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDE costs $0.0036 on BNB Smart Chain vs $0.0036 on Avalanche C-Chain — BNB Smart Chain wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need BNB on BNB Smart Chain and AVAX on Avalanche C-Chain.
- Speed: blocks every ~0.75 s on BNB Smart Chain vs ~2 s on Avalanche C-Chain.
Cost to send each asset: BNB Smart Chain vs Avalanche C-Chain
| Asset | BNB Smart Chain | Avalanche C-Chain | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDE | $0.0036 | $0.0036 | BNB Smart Chain |
| WBTC | $0.0036 | $0.0036 | BNB Smart Chain |
| LINK | $0.0036 | $0.0036 | BNB Smart Chain |
| UNI | $0.0036 | $0.0036 | BNB Smart Chain |
| AAVE | $0.0036 | $0.0036 | BNB Smart Chain |
| PEPE | $0.0036 | $0.0036 | BNB Smart Chain |
| SUSDE | $0.0036 | $0.0036 | BNB Smart Chain |
| SUSHI | $0.0036 | $0.0036 | BNB Smart Chain |
| 1INCH | $0.0036 | $0.0036 | BNB Smart Chain |
| COMP | $0.0036 | $0.0036 | BNB Smart Chain |
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 BNB Smart Chain cheaper than Avalanche C-Chain?
For a token transfer, BNB Smart Chain is currently about the same price ($0.0036 vs $0.0036). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from BNB Smart Chain to Avalanche C-Chain directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between BNB Smart Chain and Avalanche C-Chain requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: BNB Smart Chain gas fees · Avalanche C-Chain gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.