You don’t have to buy USDT, hold it, then send it on. On VersusTrade you pay in naira and the USDT goes straight to the other person’s wallet. Here’s how it works, and how to avoid the mistakes that cost people money.
What you need
- The recipient’s USDT wallet address
- The network their wallet uses (see step 1)
- Naira in your bank account
- WhatsApp, or the chat on the VersusTrade website
Step 1: Ask the recipient for two things
Ask for their wallet address and the network they want to receive on. Don’t go further until you have both.
USDT lives on several networks. The common ones are TRC-20 (Tron), ERC-20 (Ethereum) and BEP-20 (BNB Chain). The same coin sent on the wrong network can be lost for good, even if the address looks right. If they aren’t sure which to pick, ask them to check which networks their wallet or exchange supports for USDT deposits.
Step 2: Tell us what you want to send
Message VersusTrade on WhatsApp, or open the chat on the website. Say you want to send USDT to someone else, then give:
- The amount, in USDT or in naira
- The wallet address
- The network
You’ll be shown today’s naira rate for the amount. Check the rate and any fees before you agree, and ask in the chat if anything is unclear.
Step 3: Check the details twice
Before you confirm, compare these with what the recipient sent you:
- The first six and last six characters of the address
- The network
- The amount
Step 4: Pay in naira
Pay by bank transfer using the payment details given to you in the official VersusTrade chat. Pay the exact amount, from a bank account in your own name, and keep your receipt. Never pay to account details sent to you by someone in a private message.
Step 5: Share the transaction ID
Once the USDT is sent, ask for the transaction ID (also called a hash) and send it to the recipient. They can paste it into a block explorer, such as Tronscan for TRC-20 or Etherscan for ERC-20, to see the transfer arrive.
Send a small test first
If it’s your first time with this recipient, or the amount is large, send a small amount first. Ask them to confirm it arrived, then send the rest. A second transfer can mean a second fee, but that costs far less than a mistake on the full amount.
Common mistakes
- Wrong network. This is the most common way people lose money. Always confirm the network with the recipient.
- An address that was changed. Some malware swaps copied wallet addresses. Check the start and end of the address after you paste it.
- Paying from someone else’s account. This can delay or cancel your order.
- “Send USDT and get more back.” Guaranteed returns are a scam.
Quick answers
Does the recipient need a VersusTrade account?
No. They only need a wallet that can receive USDT on the network you agreed.
How long does it take?
It depends on how quickly your payment is confirmed and how busy the network is. You’ll be told in the chat.
The recipient can’t see the USDT. What now?
Look up the transaction ID on a block explorer. If it shows as completed to their address, the USDT is there, and their wallet may need to refresh or have that network added. If you’re still stuck, message us with the transaction ID and a real person will help.