How to Transfer Ethereum (ETH) from Kraken to MetaMask

To transfer Ethereum (ETH) from Kraken to MetaMask, first, you need to copy the MetaMask address.

Then, click Withdraw in Kraken and find ETH.

Next, add the MetaMask address and enter the amount.

Lastly, confirm the transaction.

Usually, it takes 2-5 minutes to send/ transfer Ethereum (ETH) from Kraken to MetaMask.

To transfer Ethereum (ETH) from Kraken to MetaMask, a withdrawal fee of 0.00350 ETH is applicable.

There are two ways you can send ETH from Kraken to MetaMask

Steps to Transfer Ethereum (ETH) from Kraken to MetaMask

  1. Copy MetaMask Address
  2. Click “Withdraw
  3. Find ETH
  4. Add Address
  5. Select the MetaMask Address and Amount
  6. Confirm Withdrawal
  7. Check Recent Transfers

1. Copy MetaMask Address

Open the MetaMask wallet extension.

Type in the password to unlock it.

If you have not created MetaMask Wallet, You can check out this guide on creating MetaMask Wallet.

Make sure to be in the Ethereum Mainnet. Otherwise, you must switch networks.

Click on the “copy icon” just above the ETH balance.

MetaMask ETH address

2. Click “Withdraw

Go to the Kraken website.

Enter the user name and password to sign in.

After signing into your account, you will see several options, such as Trade, Prices, Earn, Funding, History, Support, and Buy Crypto.

You need to click “Funding”.

Now, there will be two options: Deposit and Withdraw.

Since you are withdrawing Ethereum (ETH) from Kraken, you need to click “Withdraw”.

withdraw Ethereum (ETH) in Kraken

3. Find ETH

Upon clicking Withdraw, a Withdraw window will open up.

There you can find your crypto asset.

Use the search box to find Ethereum (ETH).

Once you have found ETH, click on it.

find ETH in Kraken

4. Add Address

After clicking ETH, you will land on the Deposits and Withdrawals.

You need to add the recipient MetaMask address to your Kraken account.

To do so, click “Add Ethereum address”.

Now, you need to paste the MetaMask address that you have copied in Step 1. Also, add a name to it in the Address description field.

Lastly, click “Add withdrawal address”.

Add address in Kraken

Upon clicking Add withdrawal address, you will receive an address confirmation email.

Go to the inbox of Kraken’s registered email address and click “Confirm withdrawal address”.

5. Select the MetaMask Address and Amount

After your email confirmation, the recipient MetaMask address will be added automatically.

Now, you need to enter the amount of ETH that needs to be transferred.

Lastly, click the “Withdraw” button.

Transfer Ethereum (ETH) from Kraken to MetaMask

Note: The minimum withdrawal limit of ETH in Kraken is 0.00500 ETH.

6. Confirm Withdrawal

Now, a confirmation window pop-up will open up.

The window contains information, such as recipient address, withdrawal amount, and withdrawal fee.

Review the details and click “Withdraw”.

confirm withdrawal in Kraken

You have successfully transferred Ethereum (ETH) from Kraken to MetaMask.

7. Check Recent Transfers

After the transfer, you can open the MetaMask wallet and check the ETH balance.

To see the recent transfers in MetaMask, click the “Activity” tab.

You can also see the recent transfers in the Kraken account as well.

To do so, take a look at the right side of the Deposits and Withdrawals window.

recent withdrawals in Kraken

Steps to Transfer Ethereum (ETH) from Kraken Mobile Application to MetaMask Mobile Application

  1. Copy the MetaMask Address
  2. Tap on “Withdraw”
  3. Select ETH
  4. Select/ Add Address and Enter the Amount
  5. Swipe to Confirm
  6. Check Recent Transfers

1. Copy the MetaMask Address

Open the MetaMask mobile application.

Switch to Ethereum Mainnet in case you are in the other network.

To withdraw Ethereum (ETH) from Kraken, first, you need to tap on the address to copy it.

Transfer ETH from Kraken to MetaMask

If you want to scan the QR code instead of copying the address, you need to open the MetaMask wallet extension.

Then, click on “three dots”. Then, click on “Account Details”.

Send ETH from Kraken to MetaMask

2. Tap on “Withdraw”

Open the Kraken mobile application.

Tap on the “Deposit/ Withdraw icon” at the bottom of the screen.

deposit/ withdraw icon in Kraken

Now, you will be able to see Buy, Sell, Convert, Deposit, and Withdraw.

Tap on “Withdraw”.

withdraw ETH from Kraken

3. Select ETH

After tapping on Withdraw, a Withdraw page will open up.

Navigate to Ethereum (ETH) and tap on it. 

4. Select/ Add Address and Enter the Amount

Now, you need to enter the amount in either fiat currency or ETH.

Next, select the address in the “Withdraw to” field.

Lastly, tap “Review”.

Transfer Ethereum (ETH) from Kraken to MetaMask

If you want to send ETH to a new address, you need to add it first.

Tap on “Withdraw to” to add a new address in Kraken mobile application.

Then, tap on “Enter a new address”.

add new address in Kraken

Give the wallet address a name in the “Description” field and tap on “Next“.

Paste the MetaMask wallet address into the “ETH Address field.

Lastly, tap “Next”.

Upon tapping Next, you will receive an ‘add address confirmation’ email to your Kraken registered email account. Click ” Confirm withdrawal address“.

Now, you will be able to select the added address.

Note: The minimum withdrawal limit of ETH in Kraken is 0.00500 ETH.

5. Swipe to Confirm

After tapping on Review, you will land on the final Withdraw page.

This page contains details, such as an address, amount, and fee.

Review the details thoroughly because funds sent to the wrong address cannot be recovered.

Lastly, Swipe to confirm.

confirm the transaction

You have successfully withdrawn Ethereum (ETH) from the Kraken application.

6. Check Recent Transfers

To view the recent transfers in the Kraken application, you need to tap on the “Pie icon”.

Then, tap on “Transaction history”.

Transaction history in Kraken mobile application

To view the recent transfers in the MetaMask mobile application, you need to tap on Ethereum (ETH) under Tokens.

Conclusion

To send Ethereum (ETH) from Kraken to MetaMask, all you need is the MetaMask wallet address and enough ETH.

Always be careful while copy pasting the address. You will lose your cryptocurrency if you enter an incorrect address.

Kraken supports only the Ethereum (ERC20) network. Withdrawals sent to other networks will be lost.

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