Check the recipient before an omnichain swap

To validate a recipient address for an omnichain swap, check that it belongs to the destination chain and that the receiving wallet supports the asset there. A string can look valid yet point to the wrong network or omit information the transfer needs. The swap’s recipient field is the address that should receive the output, so review it before approving the transaction. For a wider look at omnichain treasury transfer options, see the separate guide to transfers and payouts.

How do I check the destination chain?

Match the selected destination chain to the network where the recipient expects the funds. An address is not always tied to a single network: many EVM chains use the same 20-byte address format, and one wallet can show the same address on several of them. That does not mean a swap sent to any of those networks will appear where the recipient expects.

Confirm the chain name in the swap route, then ask the recipient which network to use if it is unclear. Check that their wallet or account can receive the asset on that network. If the swap screen shows a chain identifier as well as a name, compare both with the recipient’s instructions. A matching address alone cannot make up for a wrong chain.

Does the address format or checksum matter?

Yes. The address must use a format accepted by the destination network. EVM addresses usually start with 0x and contain 40 hexadecimal characters after it. Other networks use different formats, so do not paste an EVM address into a field for another address type just because the text looks plausible.

For EVM addresses, a checksum uses upper- and lowercase letters to help catch typing errors. A checksum does not prove that the address belongs to the intended person or that it is right for the selected chain. Some networks also use a memo or tag, an extra identifier that routes a deposit to the right account. Check the recipient’s instructions and the swap’s destination fields for one.

What should I review before approving the swap?

Read the final transaction screen as a receipt preview. Confirm the destination chain, full recipient address, output asset, and any tag or memo. If the interface shortens the address, expand it or compare the full value with the one you were given. Don’t rely only on a familiar first and last few characters.

• Copy the address from the recipient’s wallet or verified instructions.
• Check that the destination chain and address format match.
• Verify any required memo or tag in the correct field.
• Review the route and final output details before signing.

If the destination is a contract account rather than a personal wallet, confirm it can receive the asset on that chain. For a large transfer, a small test can show whether the route and destination work, though it does not prove that a different address or later transfer is correct. The useful rule is simple: validate the chain and the recipient together. A checksum can help catch a typo, but only the full set of destination details can show whether the swap is aimed at the right place.