How to Transfer Crypto from Crypto.com to Metamask

If you want to transfer crypto from Crypto.com to Metamask?

You are in the right place!

Today, In this article, you are going to learn how to transfer crypto from Crypto.com to Metamask in a few simple and easy steps.

Transferring crypto from Crypto.com to Metamask is so simple.

But first, let me introduce you to the Crypto.com exchange.

What Is Crypto.com?

Crypto.com Exchange is one of the most considerable trusted crypto exchanges by the number of users in the world.

Founded in 2016, the exchange become a good fit and one-stop shop for crypto investors, and traders, and also one of the fastest growing exchanges in the world.

It is one of the good options available in the market.

The exchange has now over 50 million users who trust Crypto.com for all their crypto needs.

It allows crypto traders and investors to buy, sell, hold, and trade 250+ cryptocurrencies in several countries.

Users can buy and sell 250+ cryptocurrencies with 20+ fiat currencies using bank transfers or credit/debit cards from different countries.

The crypto.com has also its native coin which is called CRO.

In today’s article, I will show you how to transfer crypto from the Crypto.com exchange to another popular decentralized wallet called Metamask.

What Is Metamask?

Metamask is a decentralized wallet that is used by 21 million users around the world to store Ethereum and other ERC-20 tokens. 

It is one of the most used and secure, decentralized wallets where users can send, receive and store their digital assets such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs.

Metamask app allows users to securely store all digital assets on the Ethereum network.

However, you can add all other networks manually to Metamask as well.

There are more than 21 million Metamask users. Individuals can also buy, store, and collect NFTs on this wallet mobile app.

The Metamask is available as a browser extension and also as a mobile app both on Android and IOS.

Click here to download it on your mobile or as a chrome extension if you are using a browser.

How To Transfer Crypto From Crypto.com To Metamask?

• First, you must download and install the Metamask app on your smartphone. 
• Create an account on Metamask and open it.

It takes only two minutes to create your Metamask account.

For the safety and security of your assets:

Just remember that the private keys that Metamask provides you are the most important thing in your account.

These are the door of your Metamask account.

If you lose these private keys, you will lose all your assets.

No one including Metamask can then recover your Metamask account and the assets you own there.

• Go to Metamask and find the cryptocurrency that you want to transfer from the Crypto.com exchange and want to receive it here on Metamask.
• Once the coin is shown,  select the ‘receive’ option. 
• Copy the deposit address from Metamask for the coin.
• Now go to the Crypto.com app and click Wallets>Spot Wallet in the upper right-hand corner.
• Find the cryptocurrency you want to transfer to Metamask and select withdraw.
• Click on Add Withdrawl Address and paste the address you copied from Metamask.
• Enter the amount of that crypto you want to transfer and click on ‘withdraw’.
• Select Review Withdrawal once your details are correct.
• Now Input your SMS OTP and Google verification code and click on ‘Confirm Withdrawl’ verify and confirm.
• The final step is to check the crypto on the Metamask.

Steps To Transfer Crypto From Crypto.com To Metamask

Here is the exact step-by-step guide to transferring any crypto from the Crypto.com exchange to the Metamask app.

The transfer process is the same for all the cryptocurrencies, which allows you to send all the cryptos from Crypto.com to Metamask.

However, If you are withdrawing to another wallet like Metamask, you will first need to add the recipient Metamask address by selecting Add Withdrawal Address.

Note: You will need to add the withdrawal address 24 hours before the transaction. Because when you want to withdraw crypto from Crypto.com to another exchange or wallet such as Metamask, you will need to add the withdrawal address at the first step because there will be a 24-hour withdrawal lock on the newly added withdrawal address.

Step 1- Download The Metamask

The first step is to download the Metamask app on your smartphone.

Go to MetaMask.io and click the “Download” button, which will take you to the relevant app store to download the browser extension or mobile app based on the device and browser you’re using.

 If you already have downloaded it, then you can skip this step.

Step 2- Create an Account On Metamask

Next, you need to create an account on Metamask. Which is just a few simple steps such as:

• Click on create a New Wallet
• Save your Recovery Phrase
• Verify your Recovery Phrase

If you already have an account on Metamask then skip this step and move to the next step.

Step 3- Select The Cryptocurrency

Now you simply have to find and select the crypto coin in Metamask that you want to transfer from Crypto.com.

To do this, go to your Metamask account, and click on the coin that you want to receive hee.

If the coin does not show on the home screen of the wallet, click on the ‘import tokens’ option.

Type the name of the coin in the search field where Metamask will automatically show the coins based on your search.

If you do not find the coin yet, then click on the ‘custom token’ option.

Type the token address which you can find on the official page of the coin and coinmarketcap.com as well.

After typing the address and token name, click on ‘import’ to display the coin on the homepage of your Metamask wallet.

Step 4- Click On Recieve

The next step is to click on the coin that you added.

After clicking on it (coin), there will be three options with every coin such as:

• Send
• Receive
• Swap

Click on the ‘receive’ button. 

Step 5- Copy The Address

Once you click on the ‘receive’ button. Metamask will show the deposit address for that coin.

You need to copy this.

Step 6- Go To Crypto.com And Select The Currency

Now go to the Crypto.com exchange and click on ‘Spot Wallet’ under the Wallet tab.

Next, find the cryptocurrency that you want to transfer from crypto.com to Metamask and select Withdraw and click ‘External Wallet Address.

Step 7- Paste And Whitelist The Address

If you have added and approved the withdrawal address, you simply have to add the withdrawal address from the drop-down menu on the address field.

However, if you have not added it yet, click on Add Withdrawal Address to approve the address.

• Paste the address
•  Select the right currency and the right network
• Add label as Metamask
• Input your SMS OTP and Google verification code
• And finally Select Save Address

Next, enter the amount you want to withdraw from Crypto.com to Metamask. If applicable, Crypto.com will cut withdrawal fees as well and the amount you will receive after the fees will be shown.

Step 8- Confirm And Review Withdrawl On Crypto.com

Check the details to confirm and Input your SMS OTP and Google verification code. To verify the transaction click on Confirm Withdrawal.

Step 8- Check Crypto On Metamask

The final step is to check the crypto on the Metamask. It will show up just by opening the main page of Metamask and clicking on the coin.

If it does not show, refresh the wallet again. It will show up.

How Much Time Does It Take To Recieve Crypto On Metamask?

Transferring crypto from Crypto.com to another external wallet such as Metamask can take up to 2 hours to process. It also depends on the coin and the traffic of the blockchain of that coin.