Most Ethereum-compatible wallets allow you to customize gas fees before sending ERC20 tokens. Setting a custom fee lets you trade confirmation speed for lower cost — or pay a premium for near-instant inclusion in the next block.
Understanding three parameters unlocks full control: Gas Limit (maximum gas units the transaction can consume), Gas Price or Max Fee (price per unit in Gwei), and Priority Fee (tip to validators for faster inclusion). Most wallets auto-populate safe defaults, but manual adjustment can save significant amounts on large transfers.
MetaMask Custom Gas Settings
In MetaMask: click 'Edit' on the gas fee display before confirming a transaction. Select 'Advanced' to set Gas Limit, Max Base Fee, and Max Priority Fee independently. The 'Market' setting auto-adjusts in real time. 'Aggressive' pays a premium for next-block confirmation. 'Slow' reduces cost but may take 5–30 minutes.
Trust Wallet Gas Controls
Trust Wallet shows a gas fee slider ranging from Slow to Fast. Tap the settings icon on the send confirmation screen to access the custom fee editor. Trust Wallet also displays the estimated confirmation time for each fee tier, helping you make an informed choice.
Exodus Wallet ERC20 Fees
In Exodus (mobile or desktop), navigate to your ERC20 token wallet, tap Send, then tap the fee display to access the custom slider. Exodus sets a recommended fee by default. Setting the slider too low may leave your transaction pending indefinitely if network conditions change; in that case, the transaction can be cancelled or re-broadcast with a higher fee using the 'Speed Up' function.
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