How to send crypto from Coinbase to another wallet
Moving crypto from your Coinbase account to a wallet you control takes a few minutes. Almost every costly mistake comes from two choices: the network you send on, and the address you paste. Here is how to get both right.
Before you start
- A wallet you control, such as MetaMask, Rabby or the Base app (formerly Coinbase Wallet). The Base app is a separate self-custody wallet, not your Coinbase account.
- Your wallet's receive address. On Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum and similar networks it starts with
0x, and a normal wallet uses the same address on all of them. - A network both sides support. Coinbase shows the networks it can send each asset on. Pick one your wallet can show, and that you want the funds on.
Step by step
- In your wallet, copy your address with the copy button. Don't type it, and don't copy it from your transaction history.
- In Coinbase, choose Send, then the asset and the amount.
- Paste the address, then choose the network. If you want USDC or ETH on Base, choose Base.
- Check the network fee and the amount that will arrive, then confirm. Coinbase may ask for a security check.
- In your wallet, switch to the same network. The funds usually appear within minutes.
Which network should I choose?
| Network | Typical cost to use afterwards | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Usually a cent or less | USDC and ETH you plan to use in apps or move again |
| Arbitrum | Usually a few cents or less | Apps that live on Arbitrum |
| Ethereum | Usually a few dollars | Larger amounts, or apps that only run on Ethereum |
Whatever you choose, you'll need a little ETH on that network later to pay for your own transactions. See how to get ETH for gas.
Mistakes that lose people money
- Choosing a network the recipient doesn't support. An exchange deposit address, for example, may only accept one network. See sent crypto to the wrong network.
- Pasting a look-alike address. Scammers plant addresses that share the first and last characters with yours. Compare the middle too. See address poisoning.
- Thinking the funds vanished. If your wallet shows nothing, it is usually set to a different network. Switch to the network you sent on.
- Expecting an instant withdrawal of new purchases. Coinbase can hold recently bought or deposited funds for a period before they can be sent. The app shows when they become available.
After it arrives
The funds are now in your own wallet, and only you can move them. If you need them on another network, or as another token, you can move or swap them from your wallet without going back to the exchange.
Ready when you are
The panel opens set to this route. No account; you sign every step in your own wallet.
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Updated October 2026. Nothing here is financial advice. Crypto transactions cannot be reversed.