Transferring Tokens (HBAR) Between Accounts
Overview
This guide explains how to transfer HBAR between accounts on the Hedera network using the Transaction Tool.
The transfer process debits HBAR from one or more source accounts and credits HBAR to one or more destination accounts in a single transaction. For the transaction to succeed, the total amount debited must exactly equal the total amount credited.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, you should have completed the following:
Transaction Tool Setup: Follow the New User Installation Guide or Install: Existing Users.
User Account Configuration: Complete the Account Setup process to create user account .
Account Management: Add the accounts you want to transfer between by following Adding an Existing Account or Creating a New Account.
You should also have:
Payer Account: An account with sufficient HBAR balance to pay transaction fees.
Source Account(s): The account(s) from which you want to transfer HBAR.
Destination Account(s): Valid Hedera account(s) to receive the HBAR.
Transaction Properties
Payer ID
All transactions submitted to the Hedera network require a Payer ID. This is the Hedera account ID that will pay the transaction fees. The account must have enough HBAR to cover the fee. Transaction Fee Table
Yes
0.0.12345 - View examples on HashScan
Valid Start
The date and time the transaction should be submitted to the network.
Yes
2025-04-05T10:00:
Max Transaction Fee
The maximum amount of HBARs you're willing to pay for the transaction. If the required fee exceeds this value, the transaction will fail. Helps avoid accidentally overspending.
Yes
1 HBAR (Default)
Transaction Memo
Optional text description attached to the transaction
No
Transfer to vendor account
Transfer Entry Fields
From (Account ID)
The Hedera account ID from which HBAR will be debited. Must be an account added to your Transaction Tool. If not added to the tool you should be able to add the account manually.
Yes
0.0.12345
Amount ℏ
The amount of HBAR to debit from the source account
Yes
100HBAR
To (Account ID)
Account ID that will receive the HBAR. Must be an account added to your Transaction Tool. If not added to the tool you should be able to add the account manually.
0.0.12300
Important: You can include multiple transfers in a single transaction by selecting Add Transfer for each entry. The total amount debited must equal the total amount credited for the transaction to be valid. The Transaction Tool automatically prevents submission if the amounts do not balance.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Navigate to the Transfer Tokens interface
Select Create New from the main menu, then choose Transaction.
Select Account, then choose Transfer Tokens.
Step 2: Configure Transaction Properties
Fill in the required transaction parameters in the form. Refer to the Transaction Properties and Transfer Entry Fields table above for descriptions and examples.
Step 3: Add Source Account and Amount
In the From field, select from dropdown or enter the account ID manually from which you want to transfer HBAR.
In the Amount (ℏ) field, enter the amount of HBAR to transfer from this account (debit amount).
Select Add Transfer to add this source account to the transaction.
Step 4: Add Destination Account and Amount
In the To field, select from dropdown or enter the account ID manually that will receive the HBAR.
In the Amount (ℏ) field, enter the amount of HBAR this account will receive (credit amount).
Select Add Transfer to add this destination account to the transaction.
Step 5: Submit the Transaction
Select Sign and Execute on the top right corner.
When prompted, authenticate the transaction:
If your setup uses email and password, enter your application password.
If your setup uses a keychain, the transaction executes automatically. However, if you haven’t recently entered your keychain password, you may be prompted before execution.
Wait for the confirmation message indicating that the transfer has been processed successfully.
Step 6: View the Transfer Transaction
Once the transaction completes successfully, you can view its details in the following locations:
Transaction History: Displays the complete record, including source and destination accounts, transferred amounts, and transaction fees.
Account Details: Shows updated balances for both the source and destination accounts.
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