How To Cancel Pending Transaction On Trust Wallet

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Cryptocurrency transactions are designed to be fast and secure, but sometimes they don’t go as planned. One common frustration users face when using Trust Wallet is encountering a pending transaction—a transaction that never seems to confirm. Whether you're sending tokens, swapping assets, or interacting with a decentralized application (DApp), a stuck transaction can block further activity in your wallet.

The good news? You’re not powerless. While blockchain transactions can't be reversed, there are effective methods to cancel or replace a pending transaction on Trust Wallet. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the most reliable solutions, explain why transactions get stuck, and show you how to regain control of your wallet activity.

Why Transactions Stay Pending on Trust Wallet

Before diving into solutions, it's important to understand why a transaction gets stuck in the first place. Several technical and network-related factors can cause delays:

Network Congestion

When a blockchain like Ethereum or Binance Smart Chain experiences high traffic—such as during NFT mints or major DeFi launches—the number of pending transactions spikes. Miners or validators can only process so many transactions per block, leading to a backlog.

Insufficient Gas Price

Every transaction requires a “gas fee” to be processed. If you set the gas price too low, miners may ignore your transaction in favor of others offering higher fees. This is one of the most common causes of pending transactions.

Nonce Conflicts

Each transaction from your wallet has a unique nonce—a sequential number that ensures order. If you send multiple transactions quickly, and one gets stuck, the following ones will also remain pending until the earlier one confirms.

Smart Contract Delays

Transactions involving smart contracts (like token swaps or staking) often require more computational power and time. Complex logic or temporary bugs in the contract can delay confirmation.

Incorrect Gas Limit or Data

Setting too low a gas limit or including malformed data (especially in contract interactions) can cause a transaction to fail silently and remain in a pending state.

How To Cancel a Pending Transaction on Trust Wallet

Unlike centralized platforms, blockchain transactions cannot be deleted. However, you can effectively cancel a pending transaction by replacing it with a new one. Here are three proven methods:

1. Wait for Natural Processing

Sometimes, the simplest solution is the best.

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If your transaction has a reasonable gas fee, it may eventually go through—especially when network congestion eases. While waiting isn’t ideal, it requires no extra cost or technical steps.

When to use this method:

Keep an eye on blockchain explorers like Etherscan or BscScan to monitor your transaction status.

2. Cancel the Transaction Using a Zero-Value Replace

This method replaces your pending transaction with a new one that effectively cancels it.

Here’s how:

  1. Open Trust Wallet and go to the transaction history.
  2. Locate the pending transaction and tap on it.
  3. Note down the Nonce number (you may need to enable advanced settings).
  4. Tap Send, and enter your own wallet address as the recipient.
  5. Set the amount to 0 ETH (or 0 BNB for Binance Smart Chain).
  6. Before confirming, tap the gear icon (⚙️) to access advanced settings.
  7. Paste the same nonce from the stuck transaction.
  8. Increase the gas price significantly (e.g., 60–100 Gwei on Ethereum).
  9. Confirm and broadcast the transaction.

Once this zero-value transaction is confirmed, the original pending one is invalidated.

3. Speed Up by Resending with Higher Fees

Instead of canceling, you can replace the pending transaction with a new version of the same transaction—but with higher gas fees.

Follow these steps:

  1. Identify the nonce of the stuck transaction.
  2. Recreate the original transaction (same recipient, same amount).
  3. Tap the gear icon before confirming.
  4. Enter the original nonce manually.
  5. Increase the gas price to prioritize it.
  6. Ensure Transaction Data is correctly filled (critical for token transfers).
  7. Confirm and send.

This method ensures your intended action still goes through—just faster.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long does a transaction stay pending on Trust Wallet?

There’s no fixed time. Some transactions confirm in seconds; others can remain pending for hours or even days—especially during peak network usage. If a transaction hasn’t confirmed after 30 minutes with low gas, consider replacing it.

Can I cancel a pending transaction without paying a fee?

Not exactly. While Trust Wallet doesn’t charge for cancellation, you must pay gas fees to broadcast a replacement transaction. This is a blockchain requirement, not a wallet fee.

Does Trust Wallet support Replace-By-Fee (RBF)?

No, Trust Wallet does not natively support RBF. However, you can manually achieve the same result by editing the nonce and gas settings during transaction replacement.

What happens if I send a new transaction while one is pending?

If the new transaction uses a higher nonce than the stuck one, it will also remain pending until the earlier transaction confirms—due to nonce ordering rules on most blockchains.

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Can I recover funds from a stuck transaction?

Yes—your funds are safe. A pending transaction doesn’t mean your money is lost. It simply means it hasn’t been confirmed yet. Once you cancel or replace it, your balance becomes available again.

Is there a way to prevent pending transactions in the future?

Absolutely:

Final Thoughts: Take Control of Your Crypto Flow

Pending transactions are a common part of using self-custody wallets like Trust Wallet. While they can be frustrating, they’re rarely permanent—and always fixable with the right approach.

By understanding gas mechanics, nonce management, and transaction prioritization, you gain greater control over your crypto experience. Whether you choose to wait, cancel, or speed up, you now have the tools to resolve stuck transactions confidently.

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Remember: patience helps, but knowledge empowers. With these strategies, you’re no longer at the mercy of slow confirmations.

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