eth_getBalance - BSC RPC Method
Query account balance on Binance Smart Chain. Essential for wallet applications and high-frequency DeFi (PancakeSwap), NFT marketplaces, and GameFi applications on the third-largest blockchain by market cap with $12B+ TVL and 37%+ DEX market share.
Returns the balance of a given address on Binance Smart Chain.
Why BSC? Build on the third-largest blockchain by market cap with $12B+ TVL and 37%+ DEX market share with sub-$0.10 fees, 2.6M daily active users, full EVM compatibility, and direct Binance integration.
Use Cases
The eth_getBalance method is essential for:
- Wallet applications - Display user balances
- Transaction validation - Check if account has sufficient funds
- DeFi applications - Monitor collateral and liquidity for high-frequency DeFi (PancakeSwap), NFT marketplaces, and GameFi applications
- Account monitoring - Track balance changes over time
Code Examples
Error Handling
| Error Code | Message | Description |
|---|---|---|
| -32602 | Invalid params | Invalid address format or block parameter |
| -32000 | Execution error | Node execution error |
Related Methods
eth_getCode- Get contract bytecodeeth_getTransactionCount- Get account nonce
eth_getBlockReceipts
Return every transaction receipt in a block on Binance Smart Chain. Useful for indexers, analytics pipelines, and event backfills across high-frequency DeFi (PancakeSwap), NFT marketplaces, and GameFi applications.
eth_getCode
Get contract bytecode on Binance Smart Chain. Essential for verifying smart contracts for high-frequency DeFi (PancakeSwap), NFT marketplaces, and GameFi applications.