Coinbase is the most common on-ramp for US and Western players, so it's also the exchange where the most deposits go wrong — entirely because of one naming quirk. Coinbase does not say "TRC-20" or "Tron (TRC20)" in its network picker. It says TRX network. Pick that, and your USDT lands on Fish & Chips in about a minute. Pick Ethereum, and it's gone.
TL;DR: Coinbase → Send → USDT → network: TRX network (not Ethereum, not Polygon) → paste your TronLink address (starts with
T) → arrives in ~60 seconds → connect at fishnchips.io/wallet.
Deposit facts at a glance:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Network to pick | TRX network |
| Withdrawal fee | passthrough (<1 USDT) |
| Minimum withdrawal | no fixed min* |
| Typical arrival | ~60s after review |
| Watch out for | It's called "TRX network", not TRC-20 |
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 — Coinbase 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 — Send from Coinbase
- Open the Coinbase app and tap Send / Receive → Send.
- Choose USDT (Tether) and enter the amount.
- Paste your TronLink address into the recipient field.
- Coinbase will ask which network to use — choose TRX network. This is the single step that can lose your money. TRX network is Tron TRC-20.
- Review and confirm. Complete 2FA or the prompt in the Coinbase app.
| Coinbase network label | Fee | Arrival time | Works for Fish & Chips? |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRX network (Tron) | < 1 USDT | ~60s | ✅ Yes |
| Ethereum (ERC-20) | 5–20 USDT | 1–5 min | ❌ Lost funds |
| Polygon | low | ~1 min | ❌ Lost funds |
Step 3 — Confirm on Fish & Chips
Open fishnchips.io/wallet, tap Connect Wallet, and approve TronLink. Within about a minute 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" with confirmations.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Confusing "TRX network" with sending TRX coins. You are still sending USDT — you're just choosing the TRX network to carry it. The asset stays USDT; only the rail is Tron.
- Defaulting to Ethereum. Coinbase often pre-selects Ethereum for USDT. Always switch to TRX network before you confirm.
- 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 jump straight into the Submarine Dive crash round (97.5% RTP).
Frequently asked questions
Where is the TRC-20 option on Coinbase?
Coinbase labels the Tron network as 'TRX network' rather than 'TRC-20' or 'Tron (TRC20)'. When you send USDT and the network picker appears, choose TRX network — that is the same Tron TRC-20 rail Fish & Chips accepts. Do not pick Ethereum or Polygon.
What does Coinbase charge to send USDT on Tron?
Coinbase passes through the Tron network fee, which is small — typically well under 1 USDT and far cheaper than the Ethereum (ERC-20) option, which can run 5 to 20 USDT in gas. Tron is the cheapest rail Coinbase offers for USDT.
How long does USDT take to arrive from Coinbase?
Once Coinbase finishes its security checks and broadcasts the send, the Tron block confirms in about 60 seconds. First-time sends to a brand-new address can sit in a short Coinbase review hold before they broadcast.
Can I send on a network other than TRX/TRC-20?
No. Fish & Chips only accepts USDT on TRC-20 (what Coinbase calls TRX network). If you pick Ethereum, Base, or Polygon, the funds will not arrive and cannot be recovered. Always select TRX network before pasting your address.