Bridge USDC from Base to Arbitrum (Step by Step)

At a glance

You send	USDC on Base
You receive	native USDC on Arbitrum (contract on Arbiscan)
Network fee	Paid in ETH on Base: usually a cent or less
Typical time	Usually a few minutes
Our fee	0.5%, already included in the quote
Custody	Non-custodial: you sign every step in your own wallet

Step by step

Connect your wallet in the swap panel. It's already set to this route.
Check the top: USDC on Base. Enter the amount.
Check the bottom: USDC on Arbitrum, and the amount you'll receive after every fee.
If this is the first time you use this token here, approve it, then sign the order.
Switch your wallet to Arbitrum to see the funds arrive, usually within minutes.

Good to know

Starting from Base is cheap: the network fee there is usually a cent or less.
Arbitrum also has an older bridged token, USDC.e. This route delivers native USDC; if you hold USDC.e, swap it to USDC.
You need a little ETH on Base for the network fee. If you have none, see how to get ETH for gas.
Your address is the same on Base and Arbitrum if you use a normal wallet such as MetaMask or Rabby. To send to someone else, set a recipient in the panel's settings and check every character.

Questions

How long does it take to bridge USDC from Base to Arbitrum?

Usually a few minutes. The panel shows the expected time for your route before you sign.

How much does it cost?

The network fee on Base (usually a cent or less), the bridge fee shown in the quote, and our 0.5% service fee, which is already included in the amount you see.

Will I receive native USDC on Arbitrum?

This route is set to native USDC on Arbitrum, issued by Circle. Check the token in the quote before you sign.

Does SwapFerry hold my funds?

No. You sign every step in your own wallet, and the swap is executed by CoW Protocol and its bridge providers. We never take custody.

What if I sent USDC to the wrong network?

Often it is recoverable. See what to do if you sent crypto to the wrong network.