USDT and USDC

At a glance

How it works at a bookmaker

USDT and USDC are tokens that trade at one dollar and exist on several networks. Betting sites list each network separately, and the choice matters: USDT on Tron (TRC-20) moves for a fee of cents and confirms in a minute, while the same coin on Ethereum (ERC-20) can cost dollars in gas. Send on the network the deposit page names; a token sent on the wrong network is usually lost.

Deposits and withdrawals

The quickest crypto deposits in our tests: credited within a couple of minutes on Tron. Withdrawals approved within the hour everywhere, with the coin in the wallet minutes later. Because the balance is in dollars, there is no conversion spread on sites that keep crypto balances.

Fees and stability

Cents on Tron, more on Ethereum, nothing from the operator. The coin holds its value, which is the whole point: your balance on Monday is what it was on Friday, less the bets. The remaining risk is the issuer of the coin, which is why USDC and USDT are the only two most bettors trust.

Bonuses and verification

Eligible for the same offers as bitcoin on the international platforms. Verification is lighter at deposit, with documents before a large withdrawal.

USDT or USDC?

USDT is accepted more widely and lives on more networks; USDC is more transparent about its reserves. Most betting sites take both; use whichever your exchange gives you cheaply.