OP Mainnet vs BNB Smart Chain fees: OP Mainnet is 19.2× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 7 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| OP Mainnet | BNB Smart Chain | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ethereum rollup (L2) | EVM Layer 1 / sidechain |
| Gas paid in | ETH | BNB |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | BEP-20 |
| Native transfer | < $0.0001 | $0.0012 |
| Token transfer | $0.00019 | $0.0036 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.00051 | $0.0099 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.00018 – $0.00019 | $0.0025 – $0.0055 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: OP Mainnet is 19.2× cheaper than BNB Smart Chain right now ($0.00019 vs $0.0036), and cheaper for 7 of the 7 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDE costs $0.00019 on OP Mainnet vs $0.0036 on BNB Smart Chain — OP Mainnet wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need ETH on OP Mainnet and BNB on BNB Smart Chain.
- Speed: blocks every ~2 s on OP Mainnet vs ~0.75 s on BNB Smart Chain.
Cost to send each asset: OP Mainnet vs BNB Smart Chain
| Asset | OP Mainnet | BNB Smart Chain | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDE | $0.00019 | $0.0036 | OP Mainnet |
| WBTC | $0.00019 | $0.0036 | OP Mainnet |
| LINK | $0.00019 | $0.0036 | OP Mainnet |
| UNI | $0.00019 | $0.0036 | OP Mainnet |
| AAVE | $0.00019 | $0.0036 | OP Mainnet |
| SUSDE | $0.00019 | $0.0036 | OP Mainnet |
| 1INCH | $0.00019 | $0.0036 | OP Mainnet |
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 OP Mainnet cheaper than BNB Smart Chain?
For a token transfer, OP Mainnet is currently 19.2× cheaper ($0.00019 vs $0.0036). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from OP Mainnet to BNB Smart Chain directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between OP Mainnet and BNB Smart Chain requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: OP Mainnet gas fees · BNB Smart Chain gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.