Guide
How to save fees on USDT transfers
USDT-TRC20 transfers consume TRON energy or burn TRX. Here is how fees work, how options compare, and how ETONE energy rental cuts cost.
1. Why do USDT transfers cost money?
TRON uses Energy and Bandwidth for on-chain actions. A USDT transfer often needs ~131K energy if the recipient has no USDT, or ~61K if they already hold USDT. Without enough energy, wallets burn TRX — often ~3 USDT equivalent per transfer.
5. What do 100 transfers cost? (example)
| Method | 100 USDT transfers (ref.) |
| Burn TRX | ~300 USDT equivalent |
| ETONE package plan | ~90 USDT (0.905×100) |
Deduction rules: recipient with USDT counts as 1 tx; without USDT counts as 2. See the homepage comparison and pricing page.
Tip: No private keys or approvals required. Energy delegation is publicly verifiable on TRONSCAN.