Transfer P-Chain Balance
Learn how to transfer AVAX balance between chains.
Next, we need to transfer the AVAX you've just claimed from the Faucet on the C-Chain to the P-Chain. You will need AVAX on the P-Chain to pay for transactions creating your L1.

Cross Chain Transfer
Move your AVAX tokens between the C-Chain (EVM) and P-Chain (Platform chain).
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Select Chains2
Enter Amount3
Confirm TransferSelect Chains
Choose which chain to transfer from and to
From
C
C-ChainEVM-compatible chain for smart contracts
0.0000 AVAX
To
P
P-ChainNative chain for staking & validators
0.0000 AVAX
Transfer Amount
Specify how much AVAX to transfer between chains
AVAX
About Cross-Chain Transfers
- Transfers require two transactions: an export from the source chain and an import to the destination chain
- Import will automatically start after export is confirmed
- Transfer times vary but typically take 15-30 seconds to complete
- Small network fees apply to each transaction
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