Choose a destination wallet before your first cross-chain swap
Before a first cross-chain swap, match the destination wallet to the receiving network, asset and recovery method to reduce failed transfers and confusion.
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For a first cross-chain swap, choose a destination wallet that supports the receiving network and lets you control the resulting asset. The wallet you use to start the swap does not have to be the wallet that receives it, but the destination address and network must match the route.
What should a destination wallet support?
It should let you access the destination chain and hold or interact with the asset you expect to receive. Wallets can support different networks, and an asset with the same ticker may exist in different versions across chains.
Check the wallet’s network list and confirm that the specific asset can be viewed or used there. Some wallets can derive addresses for several networks from one recovery phrase, but that does not mean every chain or token is supported. For a fuller checklist of super bridge transfer checks before moving crypto, see the linked guide.
Can I use a different wallet from the source?
Yes. A cross-chain swap can send funds to a separate destination address, if the swap interface supports that option. Using a different wallet can make sense if it supports the receiving network better or keeps the new asset separate from your other holdings.
Copy the destination address from the wallet while it is set to the receiving network, then check that the swap interface names the same network. Address formats vary between chains, so do not assume an address is valid just because it looks familiar. If the interface requires a memo or tag, follow its instructions as well.
What should I check before sending?
Review these details on the swap screen and in the destination wallet before approving the transaction:
- The receiving network and destination address match.
- The asset shown as the expected output is the one you intend to receive.
- The destination wallet can access that network and asset.
- You can cover any network fee needed to use the funds after they arrive.
Swap routes can involve a bridge or other contracts, and the quoted output may change before execution. Read the route details and fees, and start with an amount you can afford to have delayed or lost if you are uncertain about the process. Keep your recovery phrase private; a wallet provider does not need it to receive a transfer.
For most first-time users, the simplest choice is a wallet they already know that explicitly supports the destination network and expected asset. Confirm the receiving details before approving the swap, since a transfer sent to an incompatible destination can be difficult or impossible to recover.