Bitstamp is one of the oldest and most regulation-focused exchanges, popular with European and US players who want a compliant on-ramp. The trade-off is that Bitstamp supports a narrower set of networks than the offshore giants — so the one thing to confirm before you send is that Tron (TRC-20) is actually offered for USDT. When it is, pick it: it's the cheapest rail and your USDT lands on Fish & Chips in a few minutes for about 1 USDT in network fee — we never charge anything on deposits.
TL;DR: Bitstamp → Withdrawal → USDT → Tron (TRC-20) (not Ethereum) → paste your TronLink address (starts with
T) → arrives in a few minutes → connect at fishnchips.io/wallet.
Step 1 — Install TronLink and copy your address
On mobile, install TronLink from the App Store or Play Store. Create or restore a wallet and write the 12-word recovery phrase down offline. If you lose it, the funds are gone — Bitstamp support cannot recover a self-custodial wallet.
Your address starts with a capital T and is 34 characters long. Tap it in TronLink to copy.
Step 2 — Withdraw from Bitstamp
- Sign in to Bitstamp and go to Withdrawal → Crypto.
- Choose USDT (Tether) and enter the amount.
- Network: choose Tron (TRC-20). Confirm it's listed first — if only Ethereum (ERC-20) appears, stop and do not send.
- Paste your TronLink address. Bitstamp verifies new withdrawal addresses by 2FA and email.
- Review and submit. Complete any extra security check Bitstamp prompts for.
| Network | Bitstamp fee | Arrival time | Works for Fish & Chips? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tron (TRC-20) | ~1 USDT | a few min | ✅ Yes |
| Ethereum (ERC-20) | 3–15 USDT | 1–5 min | ❌ Lost funds |
Step 3 — Confirm on Fish & Chips
Open fishnchips.io/wallet, tap Connect Wallet, and approve TronLink. Within about a minute of the Tron block confirming, the deposit posts to your balance at 1 USDT = 1,000 points. Your first-ever deposit also triggers the welcome bonus — a 50% match capped at 5,000 points.
You can verify the transfer on Tronscan: search your address and the latest inbound USDT transfer should read "Success".
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming every network is available. Bitstamp lists fewer chains than offshore exchanges. Always confirm Tron (TRC-20) is shown before you commit to the send.
- Defaulting to Ethereum. If Bitstamp pre-selects ERC-20, switch to Tron (TRC-20) — it's far cheaper and is the only rail Fish & Chips accepts.
- Sending dust amounts. Fund at least 10 USDT so you can comfortably withdraw winnings later (our minimum cash-out is 10 USDT).
- Pasting an exchange address. Use your own TronLink address, never another exchange's deposit address.
Once your first deposit lands, every future one takes about 30 seconds because TronLink remembers the address. New here? Read the TRC-20 vs ERC-20 explainer before you send, or head to the arcade lobby for Fish Hunter and Dragon King.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bitstamp support USDT on the Tron (TRC-20) network?
Yes, but Bitstamp supports fewer networks than the big offshore exchanges. When you withdraw USDT, confirm Tron (TRC20) is offered in the network picker and select it. If you only see Ethereum (ERC-20), do not send — that network will not arrive on Fish & Chips.
How do I pick the TRC-20 network on Bitstamp?
On Bitstamp, go to Withdrawal, choose USDT (Tether), then select the network. Pick 'Tron (TRC-20)' rather than Ethereum (ERC-20). TRC-20 is the same Tron rail Fish & Chips accepts and the cheaper of the two.
What is Bitstamp's withdrawal fee for USDT TRC-20?
Around 1 USDT on the Tron (TRC-20) network — far cheaper than the Ethereum (ERC-20) route, which carries gas of several dollars. Tron is the cheapest way out of Bitstamp for USDT.
How long does USDT take to arrive from Bitstamp?
As a regulated exchange, Bitstamp may run extra security checks on a withdrawal, so it can take a few minutes to a bit longer before it broadcasts. Once it's on-chain, the Tron block confirms in about 60 seconds.