How to Swap Solana for Sui in Phantom Wallet with Portal Bridge

If you’ve been looking for a way to swap $SOL to $SUI directly in Phantom Wallet, you’ve probably noticed that there isn’t a direct cross-chain swap option available yet.  I had the same problem and it took a bit of research to find a simple solution for swapping Solana to Sui in Phantom wallet.  In this guide, I’ll show you the easy workaround I found that makes the process quick and straightforward.

Guide to Swapping Solana for Sui in Phantom Wallet with Portal Bridge

To start, we’ll assume you have some Solana in your Phantom wallet and that your intention is to swap it to Sui.  Also, we’ll assume you’ve enabled Sui Network in Phantom wallet.  Follow the steps below to swap $SOL to $SUI with Phantom wallet and Portal Bridge.

Step 1: In Phantom Wallet Search for Portal Bridge

First, we need to use Portal Bridge to convert our $SOL to $WSOL on the Sui network.

1. Open your Phantom Wallet and click on the search icon at the bottom-right-side of the wallet
2. Search for “Portal”
3. Select “Portal Bridge” from the search results

Step 2: Configure Your Portal Settings to Bridge Solana to Sui Network

Once you’re on Portal Bridge, follow these steps:

1. For “Select from chain”, choose Solana
2. For tokens, select SOL
3. For the destination chain, select Sui
4. For the destination token, select WSOL (Wrapped Solana)

Step 3: Connect Your Phantom Wallet and Set Amount

1. Click “Connect source wallet” and select Phantom Wallet
2. Enter the amount of SOL you want to bridge to WSOL on Sui
3. Select Phantom as your destination wallet

Step 4: Need More Gas on Sui – Yes Please

If you don’t have any SUI in your wallet to cover gas fees, toggle on the “Need more gas on Sui?”  Adjust the slider about half-way which will provide you with some $SUI to cover transaction cost.  The good news is that gas fees on Sui are super cheap so you don’t need much.

Step 5: Confirm Solana to WSOL Transaction on Portal Bridge

1. Review the transaction details and click “Confirm Transaction”
2. Approve the transaction in your Phantom Wallet
3. Wait for the transaction to complete (usually about 10 seconds)

Step 6: Swap Wrapped Solana on Sui to $SUI Tokens

You’ll now have Wormhole Bridged Wrapped Solana ($WSOL) in your Phantom wallet.  The good news is that the $WSOL is now on the Sui Network which means you can swap it for $SUI directly in your Phantom wallet!

1. In your Phantom Wallet, click on “Swap”
2. Select the wSOL you just bridged as the “You Pay” token
3. Select SUI as the “You Receive” token
4. Enter the amount (or click “Max”)
5. Click “Swap Now”
6. Confirm the transaction and WSOL will turn into Sui in your Phantom wallet.

Verify the Solana to Sui in Phantom Wallet Swap Success

To verify your $WSOL to $SUI swap was successful:

1. Go to the home screen of your Phantom Wallet
2. You should now see your $SUI tokens

Note: If you have trouble swapping WSOL on Sui to $SUI tokens in Phantom wallet, try using a DEX like Cetus.

Easy to Turn Solana into Sui with Phantom Wallet and Portal Bridge

That’s it! You’ve successfully swapped your Solana tokens to Sui using Phantom Wallet and Portal Bridge.  This workaround makes the process relatively painless until a direct cross-chain swap option becomes available.

Solana to Sui Phantom Wallet FAQs

Q: Why can’t I swap directly from SOL to SUI?  Currently, there isn’t a direct cross-chain swap feature available for this pair, which is why we need to use the bridge method.

Q: Are there fees involved in this process?  Yes, you’ll need to pay network fees for both the bridging process and the swap. Make sure you have enough SOL and a small amount of SUI to cover these costs.

Q: Is this method safe?  Portal Bridge is a reputable bridging solution, but as with any crypto transaction, exercise caution and start with small amounts to test the process.

Q: How long does the whole process take?  The entire process typically takes less than a minute, with the bridging transaction completing in about 10 seconds.

Disclaimer: These are the writer’s opinions and should not be considered investment advice. Readers should do their own research.