- Open the mobile app and tap the BNB (BEP20) asset you want to send.
- Tap "Send", fill recipient and amount.
- On the confirmation screen, look for a line labeled "Network Fee" or an "Edit"/gear icon next to the fee. Tap it.
- You should see presets (Slow / Average / Fast). If an advanced or custom option appears you can change the Gas Price (measured in Gwei) and, in rare cases, the Gas Limit.
- Choose a lower Gwei to reduce fees, then confirm and sign.
If you don't see an "Edit" option, that particular token flow may not expose manual fee editing. In my experience, BSC flows usually allow at least preset control; if not, you can connect via WalletConnect to a desktop dApp to get more granular options (see the WalletConnect section below).
Quick tip: lowering the gas price saves BNB, but a price set too low can leave the transaction pending for a long time. I once set a very low Gwei and had a tx stuck for hours — patience sometimes costs less than speed.
How to change network fee on Trust Wallet (Ethereum & other chains)
how to change network fee on trust wallet
The mechanics are similar across chains but the fields differ:
- Ethereum (EIP-1559-enabled chains): look for "Advanced" and you may see "Max fee" and "Priority fee". Adjust the priority tip to influence miner/validator inclusion.
- Legacy gas chains (many EVM-compatible networks, BSC included): you'll typically edit Gas Price (Gwei) and Gas Limit.
Steps:
- Start a send or contract interaction.
- Tap "Edit" or "Advanced" on the confirmation screen.
- Change the values exposed (Gwei, Max/Priority) and submit.
But beware: the wallet's fields are only as good as the RPC estimate. If you override values, double-check the gas limit so you don't underpay and fail the transaction (wasting base fees). If you want a deeper explanation of fee mechanics, see Fees explained and Gas fees & optimization.
Practical ways to lower gas fees on Trust Wallet
how to lower gas fees on trust wallet
- Use slower presets for non-urgent transfers. A few minutes longer is often worth the savings.
- Move activity to cheaper networks or Layer 2s (Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism) when supported — see eth-and-l2-guide. L2 gas savings can be dramatic.
- Use in-wallet swap aggregators (when available) so you perform fewer on-chain steps (one swap vs swap + bridging).
- Avoid repeated token approvals by setting one-time allowances or using tools to revoke stale approvals (revoke-approvals-and-allowances).
- Batch actions with smart-contract wallets or session keys (account abstraction) if you have access to them — more advanced, but cost-efficient over many transactions (smart-contract-wallets).
- Time your transactions for off-peak windows (late night UTC is often cheaper).
And yes — bridging costs can offset L2 savings for a single small transfer. So ask: is this a one-off swap or regular activity? If regular, moving to an L2 often pays back quickly.
EIP-1559, priority fee, and what the wallet shows
"eip-1559 trust wallet" and "priority fee trust wallet"
EIP-1559 changed how transaction fees are structured on EVM chains that adopted it: a base fee is burned and a priority fee (tip) goes to validators. When Trust Wallet surfaces EIP-1559 fields you’ll typically see:
- Max fee (ceiling you’re willing to pay), and
- Priority fee (tip to validators).
Lowering the priority fee reduces what validators earn and can slow inclusion, while lowering the max fee too close to the base fee risks the tx being rejected. In my experience, small tweaks to the priority fee are an effective way to trim costs without stalling transactions.
WalletConnect, dApp browser, and desktop flows
Trust Wallet is mobile-first. To use desktop dApps you’ll usually scan a WalletConnect QR code. There’s a difference in fee control depending on where the signing/UI originates:
- Mobile app send: fee controls are whatever the app exposes.
- WalletConnect desktop dApp: the dApp may propose a transaction and the wallet (mobile) will show a preview where you can often still edit fees before signing.
- Some desktop flows (via a browser extension) let you edit gas more granularly, but then you're using a different tool rather than the mobile app.
If you need more precision than the mobile UI offers, connect to the dApp and check whether the wallet lets you edit gas on the signing screen. See walletconnect and dapp-browser-walletconnect for detailed setup guidance.
Security: gas traps, revoke approvals, and transaction simulation
Gas-related UX can be abused. Phishing dApps sometimes prompt expensive transactions or changes to allowances that cost a lot of gas to undo. Always check the gas preview and read the transaction summary before tapping "Approve" or "Send."
Useful actions:
But don’t panic at every high gas estimate. Higher gas sometimes means complex smart-contract work, and that complexity can be unavoidable.
Comparison: fee controls across common flows
| Flow |
Edit gas price? |
EIP-1559 fields? |
Typical use |
| Mobile app (send) |
Usually presets + sometimes custom |
Depends on chain/app version |
Quick transfers, on-the-go DeFi |
| WalletConnect (desktop dApp) |
Often editable in signing preview |
Depends on dApp + wallet |
Desktop trades, complex contracts |
| Hardware paired (mobile + Ledger) |
Fee edited in app; signing on device |
Depends on app |
High-security signing with mobile convenience |
Who this wallet is best for / who should look elsewhere
Who this wallet is best for:
- Mobile-first users who want a straightforward fee UX.
- People active on BNB Smart Chain and other supported networks.
Who should look elsewhere:
- Traders who need ultra-granular fee controls on desktop-only flows.
- Users who prefer a browser-extension experience for advanced EIP-1559 tweaking.
If you’re unsure which approach you need, try routine transfers with preset fees first and escalate to advanced edits only when necessary.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Q: Is it safe to keep crypto in a hot wallet?
A: Hot wallets are convenient for daily DeFi activity but trade off some security versus hardware wallets. I use a hot wallet for small amounts and a hardware wallet for long-term holdings. See security-features and ledger-hardware.
Q: How do I revoke token approvals?
A: Use the revoke tool in the app if available, or a third-party revoke UI via WalletConnect. Check revoke-approvals-and-allowances for step-by-step instructions.
Q: What happens if I lose my phone?
A: If you have your seed phrase, you can restore on a new device. If you lose the seed phrase too, funds are unrecoverable. See lost-phone-recovery and seed-phrase-backup.
Q: how to change bnb gas fee on trust wallet?
A: See the step-by-step in the BNB section above — open the send flow, tap "Network Fee" or "Edit", choose presets or custom Gwei, then confirm.
Q: how to change network fee on trust wallet?
A: Begin the transaction, tap "Edit" or "Advanced" on the confirmation screen, and update Gwei (legacy) or max/priority (EIP-1559) as exposed.
Q: how to lower gas fees on trust wallet?
A: Use slower presets, shift activity to cheaper chains or L2s, avoid repeated approvals, and time transactions for low-demand windows.
Conclusion & next steps
Trust Wallet gives a mix of convenience and some advanced fee controls, but behavior varies by chain and app version. If you frequently need lower fees, try an L2 (see eth-and-l2-guide) or plan transactions for off-peak times. For step-by-step guides on swaps and approvals, check in-wallet-swap and revoke-approvals-and-allowances.
Want a focused walkthrough? Read the companion guide on Gas fees & optimization or open the app and test a small send to see the current fee controls yourself.
