> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pancakeswap.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pancakeswap.finance/welcome-to-pancakeswap/how-to-guides/get-started/bep20-guide.md).

# Get BEP20 Tokens

The native tokens of BNB Smart Chain (BSC) are **BEP20**.

To do most things on BSC, you will need to pay gas, which comes in the form of BEP20 BNB.

You will also need the BEP20 version of any token you want to trade, stake etc. on BSC.

You can go a few ways about converting your tokens to BEP20, but here are the ones we recommend:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="🥞🌉 Pancake Bridge" %}
![](https://2908774936-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MHREX7DHcljbY5IkjgJ-1972196547%2Fuploads%2FAyfOoldDmkjN8SWDRjXE%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=edd4fbeb-8071-4c13-8021-763d9e89a823)

[**PancakeSwap Bridge**](http://bridge.pancakeswap.finance) — a native asset cross-chain bridge, powered by Stargate.

This bridge allows you to seamlessly move your stablecoins over to BNB Chain, and participate in the lively PancakeSwap Community and wider BNB Ecosystem!

📖 [Learn how to use](https://medium.com/pancakeswap/launching-pancakeswap-bridge-a-partnership-with-stargate-21c1c9f491a8)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="💰 Binance" %}
[**Binance.com**](https://www.binance.com)

You can withdraw tokens as BEP20 via your Binance account (if you have one). Bear in mind you need an account to do so.

📖 [Here's a quick guide they made to help you out.](https://www.binance.com/en/support/faq/85a1c394ac1d489fb0bfac0ef2fceafd)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="🔒 SafePal" %}
[**SafePal**](https://safepal.io/download)

You don't need an account, or to register etc. Execute cross-chain swaps directly from your wallet.

📖 [Here's a quick guide they made to help you out.](https://docs.safepal.io/safepal-app/cross-chain-swap-tutorial)
{% endtab %}
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