Send USDT on TRON (TRC20) without TRX
Last updated: · By the Taccoin team
Short answer
Sending USDT on TRON needs Energy, which is normally paid with TRX. In Taccoin you choose to pay the fee in USDT on the send screen; the app rents Energy for you, shows the cost before you confirm and deducts it from your USDT balance, so you don't need TRX.
Steps in the app
- 1
Open “Send” and choose USDT on the TRON network.
- 2
Paste the receiver's address (it starts with T) or scan a QR code, then enter the amount.
- 3
For the fee payment method, choose USDT instead of TRX.
- 4
Review the Energy cost and the total that will be deducted from your USDT balance.
- 5
Confirm with your PIN. The transfer runs in two stages: paying the Energy cost, then signing and broadcasting the USDT transfer, and the app shows progress for each stage.
Pay with TRX or USDT?
| Pay fee with TRX | Pay fee with USDT (Energy rental) | |
|---|---|---|
| Need a TRX balance? | Yes | No |
| Cost shown before confirming | Yes | Yes |
| Where the cost comes from | TRX balance | USDT balance |
| Signatures | One | Two: the cost, then the transfer |
Frequently asked questions
Why does TRON need TRX or Energy?
USDT transfers on TRON run a smart contract, and the network meters that with a unit called Energy. Energy can be obtained by burning TRX or by renting it; Taccoin rents it for you when you pay in USDT.
What if the Energy rental fails?
The app shows a clear message. If the cost payment already went through, wait a little and retry, or pay with TRX if you have a balance. Keep the order number shown in the message when contacting support.
Is this option available on BSC?
No. Paying the fee in USDT is for USDT transfers on the TRON network.