Exchange in 3 steps
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Choose how much BCH to send and enter your Kava address on Kava mainnet.
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Hit Exchange to open your order page with the live rate and deposit details.
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Transfer BCH to the address on your order — after confirmations, KAVA is sent to your wallet automatically.
What do you need to know?
- Deposits on Bitcoin Cash mainnet follow that chain's confirmation times.
- Network congestion can occasionally delay inclusion — check status if stuck.
- Send only BCH on Bitcoin Cash mainnet to the address on your order page.
- KAVA not visible yet? Wait a few minutes, resync your wallet, then contact support with your order ID if the payout tx is already listed.
Bitcoin Cash
Always match BCH on Bitcoin Cash mainnet when you send or receive — wrong-network transfers may not be credited.
Before you send
Use a wallet that supports Bitcoin Cash mainnet.
Verify the deposit network on your order page matches your wallet.
Kava
Always match KAVA on Kava mainnet when you send or receive — wrong-network transfers may not be credited.
Receiving KAVA
Your wallet must be on Kava mainnet.
Allow a few minutes after the order shows sent before opening support.
Before you swap
Avoid wrong-network deposits and address format mistakes — read these guides first.
Coin swap hubs
More no-KYC swap pairs and guides for each asset.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need KYC to swap BCH to KAVA?
No. SendSwap is a non-custodial instant exchange — no account, no ID checks, and no KYC for Bitcoin Cash to Kava swaps.
How long does BCH to KAVA take?
Most swaps finish in 1–5 minutes. Timing depends on Bitcoin Cash mainnet and Kava mainnet confirmations and current network load.
Is BCH to KAVA non-custodial?
Yes. You send BCH from your wallet and receive KAVA directly to the address you provide — SendSwap never holds your keys.
What if I send BCH on the wrong network?
Always match the network on your order page (Bitcoin Cash mainnet for deposits). Wrong-network sends may not be credited — read our swap safety guides before you send.