Why a bridge destination address can change

A bridge can show a different destination address when the route or transfer step changes. The key is to tell apart the address that should receive your funds from a temporary address used to process the transfer.

A bridge moves value between blockchains, which do not share one transaction system. Some services send the destination tokens straight to your wallet. Others first ask you to send funds to a deposit address or contract, then arrange delivery on the other chain. For more detail on how a bridge and swap can fit into one cross-chain route, see this explanation of ParaSwap bridging and swapping.

Why does the address change after I get a quote?

A refreshed quote can use a different route, and that can change an address shown for the transfer. A route may use another bridge provider, token swap or deposit service. A deposit address can also be unique to one transfer, so a new quote or restarted transfer may produce a new one.

This does not mean your personal wallet address has changed. Check what the screen labels the address: “recipient” usually means where the destination tokens should arrive, while “deposit” or “send to” may mean an address that handles the transfer. The exact wording varies by service.

Which address should receive my tokens?

The recipient address is the wallet you want to control the funds on the destination chain. It may match your source wallet on some networks, but you should not assume that it does. Wallets can use different address formats across chains, and some services let you enter a separate recipient.

Before confirming, check these details together:

• The destination network is the one your wallet supports.
• The recipient address is yours and is shown for that network.
• The token and expected amount match the route you chose.
• If the service gave you a deposit address, use only the current one for this transfer.

What should I do if the address changes?

Pause and read the transfer screen again. If the address belongs to a deposit step, compare it with the latest instructions in the same transfer session. Do not reuse an address copied from an old quote or another transfer. A wrong deposit address or network can make funds hard or impossible to recover.

If only the recipient field changes, confirm that it still names your wallet. A different intermediary address can be normal when the route changes, but the service should make clear what role that address plays. If it does not, do not send until you can verify the instructions with the service’s support materials.

For most users, the safest habit is simple: treat each new quote as a new set of transfer instructions, and verify the destination network and recipient before signing. The bridge can change how it gets there; you remain responsible for checking where the tokens are meant to arrive.