The right destination address for a bridge transfer

A bridge sends the bridged asset to the destination address entered for the receiving chain. Choose an address you can access on that chain, and check that the selected route accepts it before you approve the transfer.

The destination can differ from the address that sends the funds. A fuller guide to portal bridge explains how route selection fits into the wallet flow; the address field still determines who receives the asset.

Should you use the same address on both chains?

Use the same address only if your wallet can access it on the destination chain and the bridge accepts it. Some wallets use the same address format across several chains, but matching characters do not confirm that the wallet supports the destination network or asset.

A bridge may let you enter a recipient that differs from the sending wallet. That can help when moving funds to another wallet you control, but a typo or an inaccessible destination can leave the asset difficult or impossible to recover.

What should you check before entering an address?

Check the receiving chain and asset first, then confirm the destination address. A token with the same name or ticker can exist on several chains, and a wallet or exchange may support it on one chain but not another.

• Confirm the destination network shown by the bridge.
• Copy the address from the wallet you intend to use, then compare its start and end characters.
• Check that the wallet supports the destination chain and can display or manage the bridged asset.
• Review any route-specific recipient instructions before approving the transaction.

Exchange deposit addresses need extra care: use one only if the exchange supports deposits of that asset on the exact destination network. If the bridge provides a recipient field or route details, verify those against the receiving wallet before signing.

Which destination address is best for most transfers?

For most users, the best choice is an address in a wallet they control that supports the destination chain. It gives the user direct access to the received asset and avoids relying on an exchange to credit a transfer made through a supported network.

Before confirming, read the bridge summary for the destination chain, recipient and asset. Once the source transaction is submitted, the transfer follows the bridge route and its settlement process; the next step is to check the destination wallet for receipt.