Send Solana (SOL)
Send Solana (SOL)
Sending SOL from Begin Wallet is fast and straightforward. Transactions on Solana confirm in seconds and cost a fraction of a cent, so you can move funds without worrying about high fees.
Let Jamie show you how it works.
Step-by-step: How to send SOL
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Open your Solana wallet in Begin
- Tap the SOL icon from your wallet home screen.
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Tap "Send"
- This opens the send flow where you can enter the recipient's details.
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Paste or scan the recipient's address
- Use a QR code or paste the Solana address from your clipboard.
- Solana addresses are base58-encoded strings, typically 32-44 characters long.
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Enter the amount of SOL
- You can also toggle to see the equivalent in your local currency.
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Review the transaction
- You will see a summary of the recipient address, the amount, and the estimated network fee (usually less than $0.01).
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Confirm the transaction
- Use biometrics or your passcode to authorize the send.
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Done!
- Your transaction is signed and submitted to the Solana network. Confirmation typically takes just a few seconds.
Jamie's Tips for Secure Sending
- Double-check the address: Solana transactions are irreversible. Always verify the recipient's address before confirming.
- Keep some SOL for fees: Even though fees are tiny, you need a small SOL balance to cover them. Don't send your entire balance.
- Use QR codes when possible: Scanning a QR code avoids manual entry mistakes.
Jamie's Notes
- Solana uses an account-based model, so sending SOL is a simple balance transfer -- there are no UTXOs or change outputs to think about.
- Network fees on Solana are currently around 0.000005 SOL per transaction, which amounts to fractions of a cent.
- If you are sending an SPL token for the first time to a new address, the recipient may need a small SOL deposit to create the associated token account (rent).