When using a Tron wallet, many users run into the same issue: after receiving USDT, they try to make a transfer but see a message saying they don’t have enough TRX, so the transaction cannot go through.
This is because transactions on Tron consume on-chain resources, including Energy and Bandwidth. In most cases, you can get TRX by asking a friend to send some, withdrawing from an exchange, or using a cross-chain bridge. But these methods often come with minimum amounts and can be a bit inconvenient.
If you already have USDT in your wallet, a simpler option is to buy TRX directly with USDT.
With the Buy TRX feature in imToken, you can buy TRX with the USDT in your current account, even if your balance is 0 TRX. Just sign once to complete the purchase and get TRX ready for your next transfer.
Guide
1. Connect your wallet
- Open imToken and switch to your Tron account.
- Swipe left on the function bar and tap TRX to enter the energy.tronify.io DApp page.
- Tap Connect in the top right corner to connect your wallet.
Note: The first time you visit the DApp, you need to connect your wallet manually. After that, it will connect automatically.
2. Send the transaction and check your balance
After entering the DApp, you can view your current balance, Energy, and Bandwidth.
- In the Buy TRX section, select or enter the amount of TRX you want to buy, such as 30 TRX.
- Tap Confirm to check how much USDT you need to pay, then tap Confirm again to proceed.
- Follow the prompts to authorize the DApp to access your wallet address if this is your first time using it, then tap Send to sign and complete the transaction.
- Once the transaction is confirmed, the TRX will be sent to your Tron account automatically. You can return to your Tron account homepage and pull down to refresh your balance.
Note: The amount you pay already includes the network fee for this transaction. No extra fee is required. You can currently buy 0.8 to 500 TRX. The actual USDT amount may change in real time depending on network conditions, so please refer to the amount shown on the page.
👉 Recommended purchase amount
If you are not sure how much TRX to buy, you can use the ranges below as a reference. Resource consumption on Tron changes dynamically. The amount needed for a USDT transfer depends on whether the recipient address already holds USDT and on current network conditions.
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Sending USDT to an address that already has a USDT balance:
About 64,285 Energy (around 6.4285 TRX) + 345 Bandwidth (around 0.345 TRX)
Recommended: buy at least 8 TRX -
Sending USDT to an address with no USDT balance:
About 130,285 Energy (around 13.0285 TRX) + 345 Bandwidth (around 0.345 TRX)
Recommended: buy at least 15 TRX
💡 Tip
After buying TRX, you can also use the default Pay TRX to rent energy option on the USDT transfer page in imToken to save around 30% on transfer costs. Learn more: Simplified TRON USDT Transfers with One-Click Energy Rental
FAQs
Q1. What are Energy and Bandwidth? Do I always need to keep some TRX in my account?
On Tron, transactions consume on-chain resources. USDT transfers require both Energy and Bandwidth, while TRX transfers only use Bandwidth.
Common ways to get resources include burning TRX directly, renting Energy, or staking TRX. Every Tron account receives 600 free Bandwidth per day. If your free Bandwidth runs out, or if you do not have enough Energy for a transaction, the system will automatically burn TRX to cover the fee.
For this reason, it is recommended to always keep a small amount of TRX in your account, such as 20 to 50 TRX, to help ensure smooth transfers and avoid failed transactions caused by insufficient resources.
Q2. When will the TRX arrive after payment is completed?
In most cases, the TRX will arrive within a few minutes. In rare cases, it may take 5 to 10 minutes due to broadcasting delays.
Q3. Do I need to prepare extra TRX to pay the fee when buying?
No. The required fee is already included in the USDT amount you pay.
Q4. Besides buying TRX, can I also buy Energy?
Yes. You can also buy Energy on the DApp page based on your needs. After it is credited, the Energy is valid for 1 hour and will be reclaimed automatically after it expires, so please use it in time.
Q5. Can I cancel the purchase after it is completed?
No. Purchases cannot be canceled.
Q6. How can I contact the online support team of energy.tronify.io?
Tap the 🎧 icon in the bottom right corner of the DApp page to enter its Help Center, then tap New Conversation to contact support.