Networks and fees when you deposit crypto at a casino
Guide · Networks
The coin is only half the decision: the network decides what you pay and whether the deposit arrives at all. Which networks exist, what they cost and how not to lose a transfer.
At the crypto casinos in Spain in this ranking, picking the coin is not enough: the same coin can travel over different networks, with different fees and incompatible addresses. This guide compares the networks you will meet in a cashier and shows how to send without losing money.
The networks you will see most
| Network | Usual coins | Fee | Confirmation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | BTC | medium to high | 10 min a block | expensive at busy hours |
| Lightning | BTC | very low | seconds | only if the cashier shows it |
| Ethereum (ERC-20) | ETH, USDT, USDC | variable, sometimes high | minutes | gas is dear on a busy network |
| TRON (TRC-20) | USDT, TRX | low | minutes | the favourite for USDT |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20) | BNB, USDT, USDC | low | seconds to minutes | “0x” addresses, like Ethereum |
| Litecoin | LTC | very low | 2.5 min a block | ideal for small amounts |
| Solana | SOL, USDC, USDT | very low | seconds | fewer cashiers take it |
| TON | TON, USDT | low | seconds | may ask for a memo |
The exact figures are set by your exchange and move with the network. The table is for comparison, not a price list.
What each transfer actually pays
A deposit carries two fees that are often confused:
- The exchange's withdrawal fee. Usually fixed per coin and network, 1 USDT over TRC-20 for example. It is what you see on the withdrawal screen.
- The network fee. The payment to whoever processes the transaction. At most exchanges it is folded into the fee above; from your own wallet you choose it yourself.
Withdrawing from the casino can add a third: the network fee the cashier sets.
Worked examples on €50
- USDT over TRC-20: a fee of around 1 USDT; some €49 of value arrives.
- Litecoin: a small fee; nearly all of it arrives.
- USDT over ERC-20 at a busy hour: several dollars; more than 5% can disappear.
- Bitcoin on a busy network: a higher fixed exchange fee, which weighs heavily on €50.
The conclusion: for small amounts, TRC-20, BEP-20, Litecoin or Solana. For large amounts the network matters far less as a percentage. The coins one by one: USDT casinos, Bitcoin casinos and Litecoin and Solana.
Memos, tags and addresses
- Memo or tag. XRP, TON and a few other networks use a shared address plus a code that identifies your account. If the cashier shows one, it is compulsory.
- Addresses that look alike. BEP-20 and ERC-20 share the “0x” format. The address will not warn you; only the network you picked will.
- Addresses that change. Some cashiers generate a new address for every deposit. Always copy it again.
The minimum deposit
Every cashier sets a minimum per coin. Send exactly the minimum and the network takes its fee, so less arrives and the casino may not credit it. Always send a little above the minimum.
What to do when a deposit does not arrive
- Find the transaction hash in the exchange's history.
- Check it in a block explorer for that network: confirmations, address and amount.
- Compare the network with the one the cashier was showing.
- Write to the casino's support with the hash, the coin, the network and the amount.
- Do not send again until you know what happened to the first transfer.
Withdrawals: the network in reverse
On the way out, the casino sometimes picks the network for you. Before you request payment, check that your exchange accepts deposits of that coin on that network. If it does not, ask for another coin or network in the cashier. And remember that an active bonus can block the withdrawal: we explain that on crypto bonuses.