BNB Chain Gas Price Today
LiveBNB Chain (chainId 56) is an L1 EVM chain tracked live by EVMgastracker.
Cost per action on BNB Chain
Estimates: gas units × live gas price × BNB price. Real cost depends on the exact contract called.
Best time to transact on BNB Chain
Not enough history yet — the 7-day heatmap fills in over the next day or two.
BNB Chain 7-day gas history
History is still accumulating for BNB Chain.
Why is gas moving on BNB Chain?
Analyzing the latest blocks…
BNB Chain network facts
| Chain ID | 56 |
| Type | L1 — L1 |
| Gas token | BNB |
| Explorer | bscscan.com |
| RPC list | chainlist.org/chain/56 |
How to pay less gas on BNB Chain
- Gas on BNB Chain is usually cheaper at night and on weekends — the 7-day heatmap above fills in as data accumulates.
- BNB Chain is currently live vs its 7-day median — a reasonable time to transact.
- If your transactions hang or get bad estimates, switch to a healthier RPC via chainlist.org/chain/56. It won't change the gas price (the network sets that) but prevents stuck transactions.
- For routine transfers and swaps, a Layer 2 usually costs a fraction of BNB Chain — compare live on the cheapest-chains ranking.
BNB Chain gas — FAQ
What gas token does BNB Chain use?
BNB Chain pays gas in BNB. Fees on this page are converted to USD using the live BNB price, so you can compare BNB Chain with the other 55 EVM chains on equal terms.
How much does a swap cost on BNB Chain right now?
A typical DEX swap on BNB Chain uses about 150,000 gas; the live USD cost is shown at the top of this page and refreshes every few minutes.
Why are gas fees changing on BNB Chain?
Gas rises when demand for block space exceeds supply — NFT mints, airdrop claims, token trading or general congestion. BNB Chain's status is compared against its own 7-day median, so "busy" means costlier than usual, not just a raw number.
Is BNB Chain a Layer 2?
No. BNB Chain is a Layer 1 (L1) — its own base chain with its own validators, not a rollup settling on another network.
How do I change my RPC for BNB Chain?
Open chainlist.org, search BNB Chain (chainId 56) and add a healthier RPC endpoint to your wallet. Switching RPC does NOT change the gas price (the network sets that), but a fast, non-overloaded endpoint gives better estimates and prevents stuck transactions.
When is the cheapest time to transact on BNB Chain?
Gas is often lower at night and on weekends, but every chain has its own rhythm. EVMgastracker keeps 7 days of on-chain history per chain to surface the cheapest windows — see the "Best time" heatmap on the dashboard.
Compare BNB Chain with other chains
Track BNB Chain gas in real time
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