BANDWITH_ERROR: account resource insufficient
BANDWITH_ERROR — spelled that way by TRON nodes — means the sending address had no free bandwidth left and no TRX to pay for it, so the transaction was never broadcast. Every activated address gets 600 free bandwidth points a day; a USDT transfer spends about 345.
Check the address below for its bandwidth, then keep about 0.35 TRX on it so the network can burn TRX for bandwidth when the free points run out.
Bandwidth for a USDT transfer
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Free bandwidth per activated address | 600 points a day |
| A USDT transfer spends | About 345 points |
| Without free bandwidth | About 0.35 TRX burned |
TRON network rules as of 2026-10-01.
Energy is a separate resource
Bandwidth pays for the size of the transaction, energy for the contract work. Renting energy does not add bandwidth, so an address with energy and no TRX can still fail here.
FAQ
Was any TRX burned?
No. The transaction was not broadcast, so nothing was charged.
When does free bandwidth come back?
It recovers over 24 hours.