BNB Chain Extends Zero-Fee USDC, USD1, and U Transactions to Sept. 30
Rongchai Wang Sep 01, 2026 07:40
BNB Chain's zero-fee program for USDC, USD1, and U transactions now runs until September 30, covering withdrawals, transfers, and bridging.
BNB Chain has extended its zero-fee transaction program for USDC, USD1, and U stablecoins until September 30, 2026, at 23:59 UTC. The initiative, which initially covered gas fees on withdrawals, wallet transfers, and bridging across supported platforms, has reportedly saved users over $4.5 million in fees to date.
Users can continue performing fee-free transactions on major centralized exchanges (CEXs), including Binance, Bitget, and MEXC, as well as through supported wallets like Trust Wallet and SafePal. Bridging options via Celer cBridge and Meson.fi also remain gas-free, allowing seamless movement of funds onto the BNB Chain from networks like Ethereum and Polygon.
Details of the Fee Waiver
On participating CEXs, users can withdraw USDC, USD1, and U to BNB Smart Chain (BSC) or opBNB without incurring gas costs. Minimum withdrawal amounts vary by asset and platform. For example, Binance supports USDC withdrawals on BSC starting at $10 and on opBNB at $20. Meanwhile, wallet-to-wallet transfers are free for USD1 and U, with USDC limited to two free transfers per day. Eligible transfers must be conducted on BNB Smart Chain.
Bridging is another area where users can save. Both Celer cBridge and Meson.fi enable gas-free transfers of USDC from networks like Ethereum, Avalanche, and Optimism to BNB Chain. Meson.fi even offers a full rebate on certain transactions. This makes it easier for DeFi users to move liquidity across chains without incurring additional costs.
Market Context
USDC, one of the most widely used stablecoins, is designed to maintain a 1:1 peg to the U.S. dollar. As of September 1, 2026, USDC was trading at $0.999658 with a market cap of $73.79 billion. Its stable value and broad adoption make it a primary asset for DeFi, remittance, and payments ecosystems.
BNB Chain’s zero-fee initiative aligns with broader trends in the stablecoin sector. Circle, USDC’s issuer, has been exploring innovations like gas abstraction to reduce costs for end users. Meanwhile, World Liberty Financial’s USD1 has gained attention after receiving preliminary regulatory approval to potentially issue and redeem USD1 nationwide.
Why It Matters
The extension of BNB Chain’s fee waiver represents a significant value proposition for users frequently transacting in stablecoins. Eliminating gas fees removes barriers for retail users and traders, especially those engaging in frequent transfers or cross-chain liquidity moves. For institutions, it lowers operational costs and encourages integration with DeFi applications on BNB Chain.
With the program running until September 30, users have a limited time to take advantage of these cost savings across supported platforms and wallets. For those leveraging stablecoins for payments, DeFi, or bridging, this is an opportunity to reduce friction and maximize value.
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