USDC: moving from OP Mainnet (Optimism) to Ethereum
The same USDC, only in another network: send USDC Optimism and collect USDC ERC20 at your own address in Ethereum. No bridge contracts, no signatures, no wrapped tokens.
Rate as of Sep 17, 2026 01:38
- Orders from
- 200 USDC Optimism ≈ $199.94
- Payout network
- Ethereum (ERC20)
- 24 hours
- 0%
You get
USDC ERC20
Start the order
USDC ERC20
The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.
The direction runs at 1.0001 USDC ERC20 per USDC Optimism, or 0.9999 USDC Optimism per USDC ERC20. Market over 24 hours: USDC Optimism against USDC ERC20 a move of 0%. The week added a move of 0%.
The weekly corridor ran from 1 to 1 USDC ERC20, a spread of 0%. A single order takes 200 to 10,000,000 USDC Optimism. In dollars that is roughly $199.94.
The payout leaves in the Ethereum (ERC20) network, so the receiving address has to belong to that network.
Who takes the USDC Optimism → USDC ERC20 route
- Moving between networksUSDC in Optimism (fee ≈ $0.00016) becomes Ethereum (ERC20) (fee ≈ $0.0081) — the usual way to top up a wallet or an exchange that speaks one network only.
- A road both waysThe USDC ERC20 → USDC Optimism direction is open too, so going back into USDC takes the same route.
USDC Optimism → USDC ERC20 rate and amounts
1 USDC Optimism = 1.0001 USDC ERC20
1 USDC ERC20 = 0.9999 USDC Optimism
Send USDC Optimism — receive USDC ERC20
| USDC Optimism | USDC ERC20 |
|---|---|
| 200 | 200.02 |
| 1,000 | 1,000.1 |
| 2,000 | 2,000.2 |
| 10,000 | 10,001 |
| 20,000 | 20,002 |
| 100,000 | 100,010 |
Need USDC ERC20 — send this much USDC Optimism
| USDC ERC20 | USDC Optimism |
|---|---|
| 200 | 199.98 |
| 1,000 | 999.9 |
| 2,000 | 1,999.8 |
| 10,000 | 9,999 |
| 20,000 | 19,998 |
| 100,000 | 99,990 |
Payout network for USDC
The same USDC goes out in several networks. Rates and lower limits differ, and the fee is charged by the network itself.
| Network | Per USDC Optimism | From | Network fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum (ERC20) open now | 1.0001 | 200 USDC Optimism | ≈ $0.0081 | medium |
| Solana | 1.0001 | 200 USDC Optimism | ≈ $0.00049 | fast |
| Polygon | 1.0001 | 200 USDC Optimism | ≈ $0.0017 | fast |
| Arbitrum One | 1.0001 | — | ≈ $0.0031 | fast |
| BASE | 1.0001 | — | — | — |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 1.0001 | — | ≈ $0.0023 | fast |
| Avalanche C-Chain | 1.0001 | — | ≈ < $0.0001 | fast |
| NEAR | 1.0001 | — | — | — |
| XLM | 1.0001 | — | — | — |
How the USDC Optimism → USDC ERC20 order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 200 USDC Optimism.
- Enter a USDC address in Ethereum (ERC20) and a way to reach you.
- Send USDC Optimism in Optimism for exactly the amount stated in the order.
- Once the network confirms your transfer, USD Coin ERC20 leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending USDC Optimism
- The address network is Ethereum (ERC20). Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 200 USDC Optimism.
- Copy the address whole, then compare the first and last characters after pasting.
- Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain and Polygon all use the same address shape (0x…). Make sure the wallet is switched to Ethereum.
- To move USDC on later, put a little ETH at the same address.
- Coins go through an AML check: a flagged transfer can be held until the check is finished.
OP Mainnet (Optimism) against Ethereum
| OP Mainnet (Optimism) | Ethereum | |
|---|---|---|
| Network type | L2, optimistic rollup | Layer one (L1) |
| Fees are paid in | ETH | ETH |
| Fee level | ≈ $0.00016 | ≈ $0.0081 |
| Speed | fast | medium |
| Block | ~2 sec | ~12 sec |
| Address shape | 0x… | 0x… |
| Memo or tag | not needed | not needed |
| Ethereum-style address (0x…) | yes | yes |
| Official withdrawal to Ethereum | ≈ 7 days (challenge period) | — |
Fee and speed levels are comparative: both move with how busy the network is.
How this differs from a classic bridge
| RubyCash | Classic bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| What lands at your address | USDC in Ethereum | Depends: in some networks it is the bridged version of the token |
| Wallet and signatures | Not needed: the coins go to the address from the order | Needed: connect the wallet and sign contract transactions |
| A coin for fees in Ethereum | Not needed to receive | Often needed, or the funds cannot be claimed or moved on |
| Timing | After confirmations in OP Mainnet (Optimism); the order page tracks it | ≈ 7 days for the official withdrawal from OP Mainnet (Optimism) to Ethereum |
| Who holds the funds meanwhile | RubyCash for the life of the order, with an AML check | The bridge contract or its validators |
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Where the USDC Optimism to USDC ERC20 rate has been
high 1 USDC ERC20low 1 USDC ERC20
Sep 10, 2026 01:43Sep 17, 2026 01:43
- 24 hours
- 0%
- Week
- 0%
- Weekly high
- 1 USDC ERC20
- Weekly low
- 1 USDC ERC20
- Spread
- 0%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 00:54; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far USDC Optimism/USDC ERC20 travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Week | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0% |
Figures are in USDC ERC20 per unit sent, from market data.
The numbers on USDC
USD Coin USDC- Price
- $0.999724
- 24 hours
- 0%
- Week
- 0%
- Market cap
- $73.61 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $18.36 B
- Rank by cap
- #6
- In circulation
- 73.63 B USDC
- Record price
- $1.04
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 00:54.
Common questions: USDC Optimism → USDC ERC20
What rate does USDC Optimism to USDC ERC20 run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 01:38 it is 1 USDC Optimism = 1.0001 USDC ERC20. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.999824.
What amounts does USDC Optimism → USDC ERC20 accept?
From 200 to 10,000,000 USDC Optimism per order. The lower limit is roughly $199.94.
Where does the 200 USDC Optimism floor come from?
Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 200 USDC Optimism the swap stops making sense for either side.
What else is taken on top of the rate?
The payout is already calculated at the rate in the calculator. On top of it you only pay the network fee for sending USDC Optimism, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does USDC Optimism to USDC ERC20 take?
The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Optimism confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is. A block in Optimism closes in about 2 sec.
Will native USDC arrive, or a wrapper?
USDC ERC20 is the standard USDC token in Ethereum — exactly what exchanges send when they withdraw into this network.
Do I need ETH to receive USDC ERC20?
Not to receive. ETH comes into play later, when you want to send USDC from your address.
What is wrong with the official OP Mainnet (Optimism) bridge?
The official withdrawal from OP Mainnet (Optimism) to Ethereum waits around seven days — that is the challenge period of an optimistic rollup. Here USDC ERC20 arrives as soon as the order is processed.
Which network will USDC ERC20 arrive in?
The payout leaves in Ethereum (ERC20). Make sure the receiving wallet works with that network.
Where is receiving USDC cheaper?
The cheapest is usually USDC SOL, USDC Polygon, USDC Arbitrum, USDC BEP20, USDC AVAX C. Still, the network is chosen by what the recipient supports, not by the fee.
What if the rate moves while I am paying?
The rate is pinned to the order and does not move while the order is alive. It can be recalculated if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.
Can I go back, USDC ERC20 to USDC Optimism?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 USDC ERC20 = 1.0001 USDC Optimism. The link sits right under the calculator.
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- USDC Polygon → USDC ERC201.0055
- USDC SOL → USDC ERC201.0055
- USDC XLM → USDC ERC201.0001
- USDS → USDC ERC200.9994
- USDT Arbitrum → USDC ERC201.0011
- USDT AVAX C → USDC ERC200.9994
- USDT ERC20 → USDC ERC201.0011
- USDT NEAR → USDC ERC200.9994
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