Cheapest way to bridge USDT on Base to USDT on Arbitrum
Right now: 100 USDT gets you 99.569026 USDT via LI.FI.
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Provider comparison · 100 USDT
| Provider | You get | Net | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI.FI ★ | 99.569026 USDT | $99.42 | 2 min |
| Across | 99.551579 USDT | $99.41 | 2s |
| Relay | 99.346038 USDT | $99.21 | 1s |
| deBridge | 99.160952 USDT | $96.61 | 5s |
Moving USDT from Base to USDT on Arbitrum means a bridge. SwapChan quotes Across, LI.FI side by side and prices every output with the same market price, so the cheapest route wins, not the one with the loudest estimate.
Base is known for easy onboarding, low fees and a big consumer app scene, while Arbitrum is known for the biggest DeFi ecosystem among Ethereum rollups.
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 Base-chan and Arb-chan, the chans of Base and Arbitrum.
FAQ
What is the cheapest way to bridge USDT on Base to USDT on Arbitrum?
It changes minute to minute. SwapChan compares Across, LI.FI live and picks the route that delivers the most USDT after gas and fees. The table on this page shows the current ranking.
How long does it take?
Most Base to Arbitrum 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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