To receive crypto in Coinbase Wallet, open the Receive tab, select the correct Blockchain Network, then share the Public Address or QR Code with the sender.
Coinbase Wallet is self-custodial — private keys stay with the user and no KYC is required to accept inbound transfers.
| Receive Method | How It Works | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Public Address | Copy the alphanumeric string — share with sender | Remote wallet-to-wallet transfers |
| QR Code | Sender scans — no typing required | In-person transfers |
| cb.id Username | Human-readable handle resolving to the address | Coinbase Wallet-to-Wallet transfers |
| ENS Address (.eth) | Resolves to the Ethereum address | ETH and ERC-20 receives |
Network Selection Is CriticalAn inbound transfer on the wrong Blockchain Network results in permanent loss that neither Coinbase Wallet nor any third party can reverse.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Public Address | Blockchain identifier that receives incoming crypto — safe to share |
| Blockchain Network | An independent transaction ledger — Ethereum, Base, Solana are separate |
| ERC-20 / BEP-20 | Token standards for Ethereum and BNB Chain respectively |
| Gas Fee | Network processing fee paid to validators — not charged by Coinbase Wallet |
| TxID | Unique identifier for a blockchain transaction — used to track confirmations |
| Identifier | Format | Requires Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Public Address | 0x… (ETH) / bc1… (BTC) | No — auto-generated |
| cb.id Username | yourname.cb.id | Yes — free claim |
| ENS Address | yourname.eth | Yes — requires ETH gas |
All receive methods deposit to the same underlying wallet — funds arriving via Public Address, cb.id, or ENS appear in the same Coinbase Wallet account.
Tap Receive on the home screen or Payments tab → Receive.
Search the asset — if it exists on multiple networks, confirm the correct one matches what the sender plans to use.
Copy the Public Address, display the QR Code, or share the cb.id/ENS handle.
Funds appear automatically after blockchain confirmation — time varies by network.
| Token | Network | Recovery if Wrong |
|---|---|---|
| USDC | Ethereum | Permanent loss |
| USDC | Base | May recover by adding Base network |
| USDT | Ethereum (ERC-20) | Permanent loss if wrong chain |
| USDT | Tron (TRC-20) | Permanent loss — different address format |
Always confirm the network with the sender before generating and sharing a receive address for any multi-chain token — the wallet address may look identical (0x) across incompatible chains.
| Blockchain | Typical Confirmation Time | Block Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | 10–60 minutes | mempool.space |
| Ethereum | 10 seconds – 5 minutes | Etherscan |
| Solana | Seconds | Solscan |
| Base | Seconds | Basescan |
| Polygon | Seconds – 1 minute | Polygonscan |
| Security Step | Action | Protects Against |
|---|---|---|
| Verify characters | Check the copied address matches what’s shown | Clipboard malware substitution |
| Confirm network | Re-read the network name before sharing | Network mismatch errors |
| Avoid QR overlay attacks | Only screenshot QR codes from within the app | Fake QR code overlays |
| Verify on Block Explorer | Paste the address into Etherscan | Phishing address verification |
Public Addresses Are Safe to ShareSharing a Public Address, cb.id, or ENS address publicly is safe by design — it grants zero ability to spend or access the wallet balance.
NFTs are received at the same Ethereum Public Address used for ETH and ERC-20 tokens — no separate NFT address is needed. Coinbase Wallet supports ERC-721 and ERC-1155 on Ethereum, Polygon, and Base, plus Solana NFTs, and the gallery populates automatically after blockchain confirmation.
| Cause | Fix |
|---|---|
| Wrong Blockchain Network used | Find the TxID on a Block Explorer → add that network in settings |
| Insufficient confirmations | Check the TxID and wait for confirmation count |
| Custom token not in default list | Add manually using the contract address |
| App needs refresh | Pull down on the home screen to sync |
Open Coinbase Wallet, tap Receive, select the asset and Blockchain Network, then share the Public Address or QR Code. Funds appear after blockchain confirmation — no KYC is required for inbound transfers.
Tap the QR Code icon at the top-right of the home screen. Select the asset and network — the Public Address and QR Code appear immediately. The Ethereum address works for all EVM-compatible tokens.
Coinbase Wallet supports 10,000+ tokens across Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, Base, Polygon, and more. Each blockchain needs its own address — sending on the wrong network results in permanent loss that can’t be reversed.
Check the TxID on the appropriate Block Explorer. If confirmed on the wrong Blockchain Network, add that network in settings. If it’s a custom ERC-20, add it manually via contract address.
Yes. A Public Address, cb.id, or ENS address allows anyone to send funds but grants zero ability to spend or access the wallet. Never share the 12-word recovery phrase — that grants full access.
