Introduction
You’ve completed a crypto transaction, but nothing’s showing up in your Trust Wallet. Your heart skips a beat—did the funds vanish into thin air? Don’t worry just yet. This issue is more common than you think, and in most cases, it’s something that can be fixed fairly easily.
This post walks you through common reasons why your tokens may not appear and how to solve them step-by-step.
The Problem: Crypto Sent, But Nothing’s Showing Up
Trust Wallet relies heavily on how blockchains communicate and what tokens are actively tracked in your app. A few wrong settings or oversights can make it seem like your funds are lost when they’re actually just hidden.
Common Reasons and Their Solutions
1. Token Is Not Enabled in Your Wallet
By default, Trust Wallet doesn’t show every possible cryptocurrency or token. If you’ve received a token that’s not on the default list, it won’t appear unless you manually add it.
How to fix it:
- Open Trust Wallet.
- Tap the icon in the upper-right corner to search for tokens.
- Search the token’s name or paste its contract address.
- Enable it by toggling the switch next to it.
2. Wrong Blockchain Network Used
Sending tokens to your wallet using the wrong network (e.g., sending BEP20 tokens using an ERC20 network) can result in the transaction not displaying, even though the blockchain shows it’s complete.
How to fix it:
- Check the network used for the transaction.
- If you know which token it was and which blockchain was used, you may need to manually add a custom token using its contract address and the right network settings.
- Avoid this issue by always double-checking the network before initiating transactions.
3. Sync Delay or Poor Connection
Sometimes, it’s just a delay in syncing due to internet or app performance issues.
How to fix it:
- Refresh the app by closing and reopening it.
- Ensure you have a stable internet connection.
- Check for pending updates and install the latest version of the app.
4. Incorrect Address or Human Error
A small typo in your wallet address can redirect funds somewhere else entirely. Unfortunately, transactions on the blockchain are irreversible.
How to avoid this:
- Always copy-paste your wallet address.
- Triple-check before confirming transactions.
- Use QR codes when possible to minimize manual errors.
5. Token is Unsupported
Some very new or obscure tokens may not yet be supported in Trust Wallet.
How to fix it:
- You can still add it manually as a custom token by inputting its name, symbol, decimals, and contract address.
- If not available, consider using another wallet that supports it temporarily to regain access.
Conclusion
Missing crypto in your Trust Wallet doesn’t always mean it’s gone for good. Most of the time, it’s a visibility issue or a network mismatch. By checking the network, enabling tokens, and ensuring the correct address was used, you can often recover sight of your funds quickly. A little caution and familiarity with how blockchain networks work go a long way.