Cheapest way to bridge USDC on Arbitrum to USDC on Base
Right now: 100 USDC gets you 99.884003 USDC via Across.
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Provider comparison · 100 USDC
| Provider | You get | Net | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Across ★ | 99.884003 USDC | $99.84 | 1s |
| Relay | 99.869027 USDC | $99.82 | 2s |
| LI.FI | 99.65 USDC | $99.60 | 18 min |
| deBridge | 99.524242 USDC | $97.05 | 5s |
Moving USDC from Arbitrum to USDC on Base means a bridge. SwapChan quotes Across, LI.FI, Relay side by side and prices every output with the same market price, so the cheapest route wins, not the one with the loudest estimate.
Arbitrum is known for the biggest DeFi ecosystem among Ethereum rollups, while Base is known for easy onboarding, low fees and a big consumer app scene.
Connect your wallet, check the routes below, and sign. SwapChan never holds your keys or funds; you send the transaction straight to the provider's contract.
Meet Arb-chan and Base-chan, the chans of Arbitrum and Base.
FAQ
What is the cheapest way to bridge USDC on Arbitrum to USDC on Base?
It changes minute to minute. SwapChan compares Across, LI.FI, Relay live and picks the route that delivers the most USDC after gas and fees. The table on this page shows the current ranking.
How long does it take?
Most Arbitrum to Base routes settle in seconds to a few minutes; each route above shows its estimated time. Bitcoin legs wait for block confirmations and can take longer.
Does SwapChan charge a fee?
SwapChan adds a 0.1% fee, already included in every quote you see, so the amount shown is what you receive. Routes are ranked as if they all carried it, so the fee never changes which route wins.
Is it safe?
SwapChan is non-custodial: your own wallet signs and sends the transaction to the provider's audited contracts. Unlisted tokens are flagged as unverified before you swap.
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