GreenCloudVPS: ERC20 vs TRC20 — Which is Cheaper?

The Real Cost of USDT Payments at GreenCloudVPS: ERC20 vs TRC20

You want anonymous VPS hosting. You pay with USDT. But which network – ERC20 or TRC20 – saves you money at GreenCloudVPS? Let's break down the exact fees.

GreenCloudVPS Payment Policy

GreenCloudVPS accepts USDT via both ERC20 and TRC20 networks. They do not charge any additional processing fee for either. However, you still pay blockchain network fees to send the transaction.

ERC20 Fees

ERC20 (Ethereum) transactions typically cost $2–$10 in gas fees. For example, in January 2026, sending $50 USDT via ERC20 might incur a $4.50 gas fee at moderate network congestion. That's 9% of your payment lost to fees.

TRC20 Fees

TRC20 (Tron) transactions are much cheaper – usually $0.50–$1.50. Sending the same $50 USDT via TRC20 costs around $0.80, just 1.6% of your payment.

Which is Cheaper?

For small payments under $100, TRC20 is significantly cheaper. For larger payments over $500, the difference matters less, but TRC20 still wins. GreenCloudVPS itself does not differentiate, so the choice is yours.

Real-World Impact

If you order a $15/month VPS plan (e.g., GreenCloudVPS's Budget KVM VPS 1GB RAM, 1 core, 20GB SSD, 1TB bandwidth), paying with ERC20 could add $4.50 in fees – a 30% markup. With TRC20, that's just $0.80 – a 5% markup. Over a year, that's $54 vs $9.60 in fees.

How to Pay with USDT

1. Buy USDT on an exchange (e.g., Binance, Kraken).
2. Withdraw to your personal wallet using TRC20 network.
3. Go to GreenCloudVPS checkout, select USDT payment.
4. Copy the provided TRC20 address and send exact amount from your wallet.
5. Confirm transaction – service activates instantly.

Final Verdict

For any GreenCloudVPS purchase, always use TRC20. It's faster, cheaper, and avoids unnecessary gas fees. ERC20 should only be used if your exchange or wallet doesn't support TRC20.

Save your USDT for the VPS, not the network fees.