Sent the wrong token to an exchange deposit address? What recovery forms will ask for

The transaction shows as confirmed on the blockchain explorer, but nothing has appeared in your exchange balance. Maybe the token was not supported on that network, maybe you forgot the memo or tag, or maybe you sent to an address meant for a different chain. Many such deposits can still be recovered, though not all, and usually not quickly. Exchanges handle these through a recovery request or support ticket that asks for specific evidence. Having it ready before you start makes the process smoother and saves several rounds of back and forth.

Work out what kind of mistake it was

Open the explorer for the chain you sent on and check the transaction: the token contract, the receiving address and, for chains that use them, the memo or tag field. Then open the deposit screen on the exchange for that coin and compare. A missing or wrong memo, a supported coin on an unsupported network and a token the exchange does not list at all are three different problems with different outcomes. Some exchanges have a self-service tool in the deposit section for unrecognised or uncredited deposits; check there before raising a ticket.

Evidence the form will ask for

Expect to provide the transaction hash, the network, the coin, the amount, the sending address and the receiving deposit address, plus the memo you should have used if one was required. Some exchanges ask for a screenshot of the withdrawal record from the sending platform or wallet, showing the same hash. If you sent from an Australian exchange, download that record now, as the screen may be hard to find later. Write a short, factual description of what happened; long explanations slow things down.

Fees, timelines and no promises

Recovery is often discretionary. Exchanges may charge a fee for the work, which is set out in their help centre article or in the reply to your request, and timelines can stretch for weeks when wallets must be accessed manually. Tokens the exchange does not support at all may be unrecoverable. Keep checking the ticket for questions, answer them promptly and avoid opening duplicate requests, which can push yours back in the queue.

Ignore anyone offering a faster route

Posting about a lost deposit on social media attracts fake recovery agents within minutes. They claim to work for the exchange or to have tools that pull funds back, and ask for a fee upfront or for your seed phrase. Real support speaks to you only through the help channel inside the exchange's app or website that you opened yourself. Before your next deposit, send a small test amount first and confirm the network and memo on the deposit screen, which prevents most of these situations.

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Scenario checkpoint

• Compare the token contract, network and memo on the explorer with the exchange deposit screen.
• Gather the hash, addresses, amount and the sending platform's withdrawal record before filing.
• Check the help centre for any recovery fee and answer ticket questions without opening duplicates.
• Ignore social media recovery offers and never share a seed phrase or pay an upfront fee.