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# Fee Structure

Talken Swap clearly displays all costs before each transaction. Users can review the exact fees and make a decision before executing a swap.

### **Fee Components**

The costs involved in a swap are as follows.

**DEX Fees**

Liquidity pool fees charged by the DEX where the trade executes. These vary by DEX and pool type.

* Uniswap V3/V4: 0.01%, 0.05%, 0.3%, 1% (varies by pool)
* Curve: 0.04% (for stablecoin pools)
* PancakeSwap: 0.01%, 0.05%, 0.25%, 1% (varies by pool)

When Talken Swap searches for the optimal route, DEX fees are factored in. A route with a lower fee rate may not be selected if the final receive amount is less favorable.

**Gas Fees**

Fees incurred when submitting a transaction to the blockchain network. These fluctuate based on network congestion and are paid in each network's native token (ETH, KAIA, BNB, etc.).

**Bridge Fees**

Fees charged by the bridge protocol for cross-chain transactions. Each bridge has a different fee structure, and fees are generally paid in the source chain's native token.

### **Gasless Mode Fees**

When gasless mode is enabled, fees are paid in USDT, USDC, or TALK instead of native tokens. A relayer pays the gas fee on behalf of the user, and the user pays the relay fee in the selected token.

The relay fee is calculated based on:

* The gas cost at the time of the transaction
* The price of the selected fee token

Gasless mode is provided so that users who do not hold native tokens can swap immediately without needing to acquire them separately.

### **How to Check Fees**

When you enter an amount on the swap screen, the fee breakdown is displayed alongside the estimated receive amount:

* DEX fee rate and amount
* Estimated gas fee (or gasless relay fee)
* Bridge fee (for cross-chain transactions)
* **Total cost**

Users can review this information before deciding whether to execute the swap.

### **Cost Comparison with Traditional Transfers**

Cross-chain stablecoin transactions differ significantly from traditional international wire transfers in terms of fees and processing time.

| Item            | Talken Swap         | Traditional Wire Transfer |
| --------------- | ------------------- | ------------------------- |
| Fees            | Under a few dollars | Tens of dollars or more   |
| Processing Time | A few minutes       | 1-3 business days         |
| Operating Hours | 24/7                | Business hours only       |
| KYC             | Not required        | Required                  |