Create a Wallet

To get started on MCS, the first thing you'll need is to set up a wallet that supports BNB Smart Chain (BSC). Wallets are available both on desktop computers and on smartphone devices. You'll need to choose the wallet that fits your needs best.

Smartphone/Mobile or Desktop wallet?

Mobile device wallets and desktop-based wallets have different strengths and weaknesses. Consider which fits your needs better to help decide which type of wallet to use.

	Mobile	Desktop
Use anywhere	✅	➖
Easy to use	✅	➖
More secure	➖	✅
Accessibility friendly	➖	✅
Damage/loss/theft resistant	➖	✅
Power/connection outage resistant	✅	➖

Smartphone/Mobile wallets

Smartphone/Mobile wallets allow you to access your crypto almost anywhere. Wallets are available on both Android and iOS devices.

Which mobile wallet should I choose?

This comparison table gives an overview of the most popular mobile wallets used with PancakeSwap.

	Token Pocket	MetaMask	Coinbase Wallet	Trust Wallet
BNB Smart Chain support	✅	⚠️	✅	✅
Built-in DApp browser	✅	➖	✅	✅ Android ⚠️ iOS
Hardware wallet compatible	➖	✅	✅	➖
Open source (auditability)	✅	✅	✅	✅
Interact with BscScan (for advanced users!)	➖	✅	➖	➖

⚠️ Requires some setup

You can find more in-depth information about each wallet below, as well as download links and installation guides.

Trust Wallet

Trust Wallet is a popular wallet for smart devices. It supports DApps, NFT collectibles (with Opensea.io support), and in-wallet staking.

Pros:

• Open source for auditability

• Backed by the Binance cryptocurrency exchange

• Easily switch between several crypto networks

• Includes networks by default

• Includes in-wallet staking options

• Has additional features such as NFT collection, BNB staking, and DApp access within the wallet

Cons:

• Language tied to phone settings

• Limited DApps

• Transaction notifications can be delayed

Download Trust Wallet (Automatically detects device) Trust Wallet Setup Guide

MetaMask

MetaMask is a very popular browser-based wallet plugin that supports ERC20 (Ethereum network) and BEP2 & BEP20 (Binance Chain and BNB Smart Chain networks).

​Pros:

• Open source for auditability

• WEB3 capable on BscScan

• A strong history of security and reliability

• A large amount of how-to guides and resources online

• Many tools and custom settings

• Offers ETH purchases with Transak

• Supports a very large number of languages

• Is also available a browser plugin for desktop devices

Cons:

• Longer setup time than other options

• Additional steps needed to use with BNB Smart Chain and PancakeSwap

• Extra information and settings may confuse beginners

Download MetaMask (Automatically detects device) MetaMask Setup Guide