# Binance to pause Ethereum transfers at 05:55 UTC

<https://kriptometa.com/en/binance-ethereum-transfer-maintenance-october-28>

Author: Hatice Ertaş
Language: English

Published: 2026-10-28T07:45:12+03:00

Updated: 2026-10-28T07:45:12+03:00

![Metal service cabinet with Ethereum and Binance symbols, an open hatch and purple cables in a yellow holder; conceptual maintenance image.](https://kriptometa.com/uploads/binance-ethereum-transferlerine-te-ara-verecek-2a82fb15c2d3_article.webp)

## Key takeaways

- Ethereum deposits and withdrawals will pause at 05:55 UTC, ahead of maintenance starting at 06:00.
- The work is expected to take about an hour; trading in the affected tokens will continue.
- Binance will not issue a reopening announcement; users can check network status on the transfer screen.

Binance will pause Ethereum deposits and withdrawals at 05:55 UTC on October 28. Trading will be unaffected by the maintenance; transfers will reopen once the network is stable.

[Crypto exchange](https://kriptometa.com/en/best-crypto-exchanges) Binance will suspend deposits and withdrawals [over Ethereum](https://kriptometa.com/en/glossary/ethereum-ether) at 05:55 UTC on October 28. According to its [October 27 announcement](https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/6d453d371099439a8d25ec1c1d28e5f4), wallet maintenance will begin five minutes later. The maintenance will not affect [trading in the relevant tokens on the exchange](https://kriptometa.com/en/binance-review).

## When will transfers reopen?

Binance expects the work starting at 06:00 UTC to last about an hour. The company will reopen deposits and withdrawals once it considers the network stable. It has not promised a 07:00 reopening. Binance will handle the technical work and will not publish a separate reopening announcement.

Announced schedule for October 28, 2026. Turkey time is three hours ahead of UTC.
| Stage | UTC | Turkey time |
|---|---|---|
| Deposits and withdrawals suspended | 05:55 | 08:55 |
| Wallet maintenance starts | 06:00 | 09:00 |

The company has not specified the technical reason for the work or listed each affected token.

## How can users check whether services have resumed?

Binance says in its [wallet-maintenance FAQ dated June 27, 2023](https://www.binance.com/en-GB/support/faq/what-can-i-do-when-deposit-withdrawal-is-suspended-due-to-wallet-maintenance-9d023829830a41a6b2782e69ef6fc053) that it displays a notice for the affected network in its app and on its website. Users can check that status on the deposit or withdrawal screen, or select “Set Reminder” to receive a notification when service returns.

Binance says users may transfer over another network if it is available. Both the sending and receiving services must support the asset on that network.

## Check the address and fee before choosing another network

In its [transfer guide updated April 22, 2026](https://www.binance.com/en-AU/support/faq/detail/85a1c394ac1d489fb0bfac0ef2fceafd), Binance says that if the recipient accepts deposits only on Ethereum (ERC-20), the sender must select that network too. ERC-20 is a [token standard](https://kriptometa.com/en/glossary/token-networks-standards), which transfer screens may display alongside the Ethereum network name. A lower fee is no reason to select a network the recipient does not support. Assets sent over the wrong network may be lost and may not be recoverable.

[Before confirming a withdrawal](https://kriptometa.com/en/how-to-transfer-cryptocurrency), users should check the asset, [recipient’s wallet address](https://kriptometa.com/en/glossary/wallet-address), network and amount. Binance displays the network fee and the amount the recipient will receive. Transfers still need blockchain confirmations, and network traffic can extend the wait.

The [00:21–00:59 section of Binance’s March 21, 2025 withdrawal tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSK84oTrSk4&t=21s) covers selecting a crypto asset and network on the website.