Sending and Receiving TEL
Sending and receiving TEL works like any other digital asset: you share an address to receive, and enter an address to send. Blockchain transactions can't be reversed, though, so a few quick checks before you send make all the difference. This guide walks you through them.
Before you start: three checks
1. Which TEL do you have? TEL was upgraded in September 2026 from the original two-decimal token to a new 18-decimal token. Old TEL and new TEL are different tokens with different contract addresses, and some exchanges and apps may only support one. Check which version the recipient accepts before sending. If you still hold old TEL, see the TEL upgrade section in What is TEL?
2. Which network? TEL exists on more than one blockchain. The sender and the receiver must use the same network, or the funds may not arrive where expected.
3. Do you have gas? Every transaction needs a small fee paid in the network's gas token. Holding TEL alone isn't enough on most networks.
Network | Gas paid in |
|---|---|
Ethereum | ETH |
Polygon | POL |
Base | ETH |
Telcoin Network | TEL |
On Telcoin Network, TEL is the gas token, so a single balance covers both what you send and the fee.
How to receive TEL
- Open your wallet and tap or click Receive.
- Select TEL and the network you want to receive on.
- Copy your wallet address, or show the QR code to the sender.
- Tell the sender which network to use and which TEL (old or new) you can accept.
Your wallet address is safe to share. It lets people send you funds but gives nobody access to them.
If TEL arrives but doesn't appear in your wallet, the token may need adding manually. Use the official TEL contract address for that network, published through official Telcoin channels. Never copy a contract address from a social media post or direct message.
How to send TEL
- Open your wallet and tap or click Send.
- Select TEL, and check you're on the network the recipient asked for.
- Paste the recipient's address or scan their QR code. Compare the first and last few characters with the address they gave you.
- Enter the amount, leaving enough in your wallet to cover gas.
- Review the summary: recipient, amount, network, and fee.
- Confirm the transaction.
Sending a large amount to someone new? Send a small test amount first, ask them to confirm it arrived, then send the rest.
Sending to and from exchanges
Exchanges are where most mistakes happen, because each one supports specific networks and token versions.
- Depositing to an exchange. Use the deposit address the exchange gives you for TEL, and select the exact network it lists. If the exchange only supports old TEL, or a different network, don't send. Funds sent on an unsupported network or token version may be lost or take weeks to recover.
- Withdrawing from an exchange. Choose a network your wallet supports, paste your own wallet address, and check the withdrawal fee before confirming.
- Memos and tags. Some exchanges require a memo or tag alongside the address. If one is shown, include it.
Checking your transaction
Every transaction gets a unique ID called a transaction hash. Most wallets link to it from your activity history. Paste it into the block explorer for that network to see whether it has gone through:
Network | Block explorer |
|---|---|
Ethereum | |
Polygon | |
Base | |
Telcoin Network |
On Telcoin Network, transactions are final within seconds. On other networks, confirmation can take longer when the network is busy.
Common mistakes to avoid
Mistake | What happens | How to avoid it |
|---|---|---|
Wrong network | Funds arrive on a network the recipient doesn't use or can't access | Confirm the network with the recipient every time |
Wrong TEL version | The recipient or exchange can't credit the deposit | Check whether they accept old or new TEL |
No gas | The transaction fails or can't be sent | Keep a small balance of the network's gas token |
Address typo or swapped address | Funds go to the wrong person and can't be recovered | Copy and paste, then check the first and last characters |
Sending to a token contract address | Funds are usually lost for good | Only send to wallet addresses, never to a contract address |
Watch out for address poisoning. Scammers send tiny transactions from addresses that look almost identical to ones you've used, hoping you'll copy theirs from your history. Always take addresses from a trusted source, never from your transaction history.