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. 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.
Centralized exchanges allow gas-free USD1 and USDC withdrawals to BSC or opBNB, with varying minimums. Wallet-to-wallet transfers on BSC now can be done without having to pay any gas fees when used through certain supported apps. 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. 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.
However, minimum limits and usage caps still apply. 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.
Moving your stablecoins on BNB Chain continues to be free! The BNB Chain announced on December 29, 2025 that it has extended its zero-gas fee program for stablecoin transactions to January 31, 2026 via a post on X. The extension now covers USDC, USD1, and U for withdrawals, wallet transfers, and bridging.
The move aims to ease cross-border transfers as demand for fast, low-cost moves grows. The program’s expansion includes gas-free actions across centralized exchanges for USD1 and USDC withdrawals to BSC or opBNB, with varying minimums. Wallet-to-wallet transfers on BNB Chain can be made without gas fees when initiated through supported apps, and bridging stablecoins to the network is now also free. Celer cBridge and Meson.fi provide additional relief, offering free transfers or full rebates for USDC originating from multiple networks, and Meson.fi extends support to Tron as well.
By removing bridge fees, these tools reduce DeFi friction and help users move assets across networks more smoothly. This development underscores rising competition among Layer-1 and Layer-2 blockchains to attract users and liquidity. Stablecoins like USDC and USD1 are becoming common neutral rails for moving value across chains, though minimum limits and usage caps still apply. The 0 Fee Carnival has been extended through January 31, 2026, with USD1, USDC, and U transactions continuing without fees and about $4.5 million in fees covered to date. Moving stablecoins on the BNB Chain remains free.
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