Key Highlights:
- BNB Chain to extend zero-fee stablecoin program.
- Wallets, exchanges, and bridges now support free transfers and bridging.
- Stablecoins USDC and USD1 ease cross-chain use, increasing accessibility.
The BNB Chain announced today, December 29, 2025, that it has extended its zero-gas fee program for stablecoin transactions until January 31, 2026 through a social media post on X. This program now covers USDC, USD1 and U for withdrawals, wallet transfers, and bridging.
BNB Chain says that it has already covered more than $4.5 million in gas fees since the start and it has helped cut costs for users moving these assets on BNB Smart Chain (BSC) and opBNB.
⛽️ Moving your stablecoins on BNB Chain continues to be free!
The 0 Fee Carnival has been extended until 31 Jan 2026.
Transact with USD1, USDC and U with zero fees, with $4.5M in fees covered so far.
Full update 👇https://t.co/1ClfUxjjCw pic.twitter.com/WM39my8GEc
— BNB Chain (@BNBCHAIN) December 29, 2025
The extension is meant to make stablecoin users easier as the demand for fast cross-border transfers increases. Users pay no gas fees for eligible actions, as long as the minimum amounts are met wherever required. This update has come at a time when blockchain networks are competing to reduce hurdles for daily transactions.
Zero-Fee Withdrawals from Centralized Exchanges
Centralized exchanges allow gas-free USD1 and USDC withdrawals to BSC or opBNB, with varying minimums. Binance allows USD1 on BSC with a $10 minimum and USDC on opBNB with a $20 minimum, while Bitget supports USDC on BSC with a $10 minimum.
MEXC offers USD1 on BSC at $10, Bitmart supports USD1 on BSC at $20 and USDC on opBNB, Ourbit allows USDC on BSC at $10, and HTX offers fees-free USD1 on BSC with no minimum listed.
Gas-Free Wallet Transfers on BSC
Wallet-to-wallet transfers on BSC now can be done without having to pay any gas fees when used through certain supported apps. The list of apps include Binance Wallet, Trust Wallet, Bitget Wallet, SafePal Wallet, TokenPocket, Wello, Gate Wallet, MathWallet, UXUY, imToken, Coin98 Super Wallet, Reveel and Fizen.
With USD1 and U, users will be able to make unlimited free transactions, but for USDC, only two free transfers are allowed per day. Moreover, each of these transfers must be at least $0.10 and must be a direct send between wallets, swaps or DApp transactions that do not qualify.
This helps solve a common problem where gas fees are higher than the amount that is being sent, making small transfers costly. It is especially useful for everyday users, particularly those using mobile wallets.
Cross-Chain Bridging at No Cost
Bridging stablecoins to the BNB Chain can now be done without paying any fees. Celer cBridge allows free transfers of USDC from networks like Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon, Avalanche, and Optimism. Meson.fi also gives a full rebate on fees for USDC coming from these networks, and it additionally supports transfers from Tron.
By removing bridge fees, these platforms solve a major DeFi pain point and make it way more easier for users to move their assets smoothly between different blockchain networks.
Implications for Stablecoin Infrastructure
Covering $4.5 million in fees show how large this program is, saving users the cost of thousands of transactions. BNB Chain encouraged more wallets exchanges and bridges to join, as part of a wider push across the crypto industry to make stablecoin transfers easier for things like money transfers trading, and earning yields.
However, minimum limits and usage caps still apply, so users need to check the rules before making transactions.
This extension also highlights growing competition among Layer-1 and Layer-2 blockchains to attract users and liquidity. Stablecoins such as USDC and USD1 are becoming common, neutral tools for moving money across different blockchains.
While removing fees makes crypto more accessible, keeping these benefits in the long run will depend on how networks earn revenue and how committed partners remain.
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