Swap Bitcoin (BTC) to Zcash (ZEC)

Minimum swap

$100 (≈ 0.00116 BTC)

Maximum swap

No limit set by the site

Swap fee

0.5% of the amount

Payout network fee

A charge for the Zcash payout transaction, shown in the quote

Quote valid for

60 minutes to accept, then refreshed

BTC deposit confirmation

Verified on the Bitcoin network before the payout is released

ZEC payout

Sent to your address once the deposit is confirmed

Account

None required

1. 01
   Get a BTC to ZEC quote

   Enter how much Bitcoin you want to convert. You see the live BTC to ZEC rate, both fees and the exact Zcash you will receive before you commit.

2. 02
   Send your Bitcoin

   You get a Bitcoin (BTC) deposit address and an exact amount. Send it from any Bitcoin wallet — scanning the QR code fills in both where your wallet supports it.

3. 03
   Receive Zcash (ZEC)

   Once the BTC deposit confirms on-chain, Zcash is sent to the Zcash address you gave. Track it on the swap’s status page, no login needed.

A large Bitcoin-to-Zcash swap uses exactly the same flow as a small one: enter the amount, get an executable quote, send the deposit. What changes with size is the price and how long the quote stays valid. The system can produce automatic quotes up to $50,000,000 when current pricing and configuration conditions permit, and declines rather than quoting when they do not.

Does a large BTC to ZEC swap need more confirmations?

No. The requirement is 2 confirmations regardless of amount. Size affects pricing and quote validity, not the confirmation threshold.

Will I get the same rate on 50 BTC as on 0.05 BTC?

No. Pricing widens as transaction size increases, and that adjustment is already included in the quote shown before you commit.

For how large ZEC swaps work in general — pricing at size, liquidity, settlement and how this differs from an OTC desk — see Zcash OTC and large ZEC swaps.

What does the BTC to ZEC rate mean?

It is how much Zcash (ZEC) you receive for each Bitcoin (BTC) you send, taken from live market prices at the moment you ask for a quote. The rate moves with the market, so you have 60 minutes to accept a quote and create the swap; the widget refreshes it automatically if you take longer. Funding the swap once it exists has its own separate deadline, shown on your swap page.

How do I convert BTC to ZEC?

Enter the amount of BTC in the widget, choose ZEC as what you receive, and give a Zcash address. You are shown a deposit address and an exact BTC amount; send that amount and the ZEC is paid to your address once the deposit confirms. No account is needed at any step.

What are the fees to exchange BTC for ZEC?

Two, both shown in the quote before you send: a swap fee of 0.5% of the amount, and a network-fee charge for the Zcash payout transaction. There is nothing added afterwards — the ZEC amount in the quote is the ZEC amount that arrives.

What is the minimum BTC/ZEC exchange amount?

$100 worth, shown in the widget as an amount of BTC at the current rate. There is no maximum imposed by the site beyond available Zcash liquidity, and no verification at any size.

Do I need an ID to swap BTC to ZEC?

No. There is no KYC, no account and no email required. A swap is identified by its link, which shows its status without logging in. Creating an account is optional and only keeps your swap history in one place.

How long do BTC to ZEC swaps take?

Bitcoin deposits usually confirm in 10–30 minutes, after which the deposit is verified on-chain. Swap times vary by asset and by how quickly its network confirms. Your swap status page shows the current stage throughout the process.

Which Zcash address should I give?

Any address in a format Zcash accepts: transparent addresses start with t1 or t3; unified (shielded-capable) addresses start with u1. Give a unified (u1…) address to receive into the shielded pool, or a transparent (t1…) address if your wallet does not support shielded receiving.

What happens if my BTC deposit is late or the swap expires?

There are two separate deadlines. The quote itself is held for 60 minutes — that is how long you have to accept the price and create the swap. Once the swap exists you get a separate funding window, shown on your swap page, to send the BTC. If your deposit arrives after that window closes, the status page shows Expired and the swap moves to Review required; it is then completed at the current rate or refunded to your refund address. Nothing is lost by being late — a late deposit just needs review before it is processed.

Is exchanging BTC for ZEC private?

Your BTC deposit is visible on the Bitcoin ledger like any BTC transaction. Give a unified (u1…) address and the Zcash payout enters the shielded pool, where its amount and destination are encrypted on-chain. We store only what a swap needs — amounts, transaction ids and the address you gave.

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