BNB Chain guide

How to create a BEP-20 token on BNB Smart Chain

Short answer: Open the BNB token creator, fill in name, symbol, supply, and decimals, connect MetaMask to BNB Smart Chain, and approve a payment of 0.01 BNB plus network gas. TheTokenLauncher deploys a verified BEP-20 contract and returns the BscScan link in under two minutes.

Updated May 29, 2026 4 min read

What you need

MetaMask configured for the BNB Smart Chain network (chain ID 56, RPC https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org/).
Enough BNB for the platform fee and gas. 0.01 BNB plus a small amount usually covers it.
Token details and a logo image.

Step 1: Open the BNB Chain creator

Visit the BNB BEP-20 creator. The flow mirrors the Ethereum one because BNB Smart Chain is EVM-compatible.

Step 2: Set the token parameters

Name and symbol as you want them to appear in wallets and PancakeSwap.
Total supply minted to your deployer wallet at creation.
Decimals, default 18 to match ERC-20 conventions.

Step 3: Choose add-on options

Renounce ownership if you want the contract owner removed at deploy time.
Social links are stored alongside the token reference so trackers can pick them up.

Step 4: Connect MetaMask

Click Connect Wallet. The page checks the active EVM network and prompts MetaMask to switch to BNB Smart Chain if it is set elsewhere.

Step 5: Sign and deploy

Approve the BNB payment transaction. TheTokenLauncher verifies it on the BNB Smart Chain RPC, then triggers the contract deployment using a verified BEP-20 bytecode.

Step 6: List on PancakeSwap

To make the token tradable, create a PancakeSwap V2 pair with BNB or BUSD as the paired asset and add liquidity. After the pool exists, your token shows up on Dexscreener and other DEX trackers automatically.

Deploy a BEP-20 token

Open the BNB Smart Chain creator and have a verified BEP-20 contract on BscScan in under two minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a BEP-20 token?

BEP-20 is the BNB Smart Chain token standard. It is functionally compatible with Ethereum ERC-20 and works on the same EVM-based wallets and tooling.

How long does a BEP-20 deployment take?

Usually under two minutes from clicking deploy to receiving the BscScan contract link.

How much does a BEP-20 token cost?

From 0.01 BNB as a platform fee, plus a fraction of a BNB in network gas.

Which wallets work for BNB Smart Chain?

MetaMask is the most common, configured for the BNB Smart Chain network. Any EIP-1193 wallet that supports custom EVM networks also works.

Can I list the token on PancakeSwap?

Yes. Once the contract is deployed you can create a PancakeSwap pair with BNB or BUSD and add liquidity to make it tradable.

Is BEP-20 the same as ERC-20?

They share the same interface so most tools work on both. The underlying network, fees, and finality differ. BNB Smart Chain is significantly cheaper than Ethereum mainnet.