Add BNB Chain to MetaMask (Chain ID 56) and Check It Works
BNB Smart Chain mainnet uses chain ID 56, the symbol BNB and the explorer bscscan.com. You can add it to MetaMask by hand in about a minute, and the settings below are the same on any wallet that supports custom networks.
MetaMask may already list BNB Smart Chain as a popular network. If it does, you can switch to it from the network menu. If not, add it manually with the values here.
BNB Smart Chain mainnet settings
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Network name | BNB Smart Chain |
| Chain ID | 56 |
| Currency symbol | BNB |
| RPC URL | https://bsc-dataseed.bnbchain.org |
| Block explorer | https://bscscan.com |
The RPC above is a public endpoint run for the network. Public endpoints can be rate limited at busy times, and wallets and apps often use several. If one is slow, another public RPC for chain ID 56 works the same way.
Add it by hand
- Open MetaMask and open the network selector at the top.
- Choose to add a custom network.
- Enter the values from the table.
- Save, then switch to the new network.
Check that it worked
- The network name at the top of MetaMask shows BNB Smart Chain, and your balance shows in BNB.
- Open bscscan.com, paste your address and check that it loads.
- Make sure the chain ID in the wallet says 56. If it says another number, you added the wrong network.
Block time and speed
BNB Smart Chain's Fermi hard fork activated on mainnet on January 14, 2026 at 02:30 UTC and cut the block time from 0.75 seconds to 0.45 seconds, according to the BNB Chain blog. Developers did not need contract changes, but apps with fixed timing assumptions were told to review them. For you, it means swaps confirm quickly.
Do not add extra networks you do not need
Only add networks from a source you trust. A fake network entry can point to a malicious RPC that shows false balances. If a site asks you to approve adding a network, check that the chain ID and symbol match the table above.
Use it on ElyScreener
On ElyScreener on BNB Chain you do not need to add the network by hand. Choose BNB Chain in the selector, connect your wallet, and the app asks your wallet to add or switch to chain ID 56 when needed.
Sources
Numbers and dates were checked on November 13, 2026 and can change. Nothing here is financial advice.
FAQ
What is the chain ID of BNB Smart Chain?
The mainnet chain ID is 56.
What is the gas token on BNB Smart Chain?
BNB. You need a small amount in your wallet to pay for gas.
What is the BNB Chain block explorer?
bscscan.com is the explorer most people use for BNB Smart Chain.
How fast are blocks on BNB Chain?
After the Fermi hard fork on January 14, 2026, the block time dropped from 0.75 seconds to 0.45 seconds.
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