Exchange in 3 steps
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Choose how much CELO to send and enter your Zcash address on Zcash mainnet.
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Hit Exchange to open your order page with the live rate and deposit details.
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Transfer CELO to the address on your order — after confirmations, ZEC is sent to your wallet automatically.
What do you need to know?
- Deposits on Celo mainnet follow that chain's confirmation times.
- Network congestion can occasionally delay inclusion — check status if stuck.
- Send only CELO on Celo mainnet to the address on your order page.
- ZEC not visible yet? Wait a few minutes, resync your wallet, then contact support with your order ID if the payout tx is already listed.
Celo
Always match CELO on Celo mainnet when you send or receive — wrong-network transfers may not be credited.
Before you send
Use a wallet that supports Celo mainnet.
Verify the deposit network on your order page matches your wallet.
Zcash — optional shielded privacy
ZEC supports transparent and shielded addresses — pick the receive format your wallet actually supports.
ZEC receipt troubleshooting
Confirm address type matches your wallet. Rescan the blockchain in your Zcash client if needed.
Transparent vs shielded payouts
Zcash supports both transparent (t-) and shielded (z-) addresses — they are not interchangeable.
- Use the address type your wallet actually supports before placing the order.
- Shielded payouts may take longer to appear depending on wallet software.
- If the order shows a sent tx but balance is zero, rescan the chain in your Zcash client first.
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 CELO to ZEC?
No. SendSwap is a non-custodial instant exchange — no account, no ID checks, and no KYC for Celo to Zcash swaps.
How long does CELO to ZEC take?
Most swaps finish in 1–5 minutes. Timing depends on Celo mainnet and Zcash mainnet confirmations and current network load.
Is CELO to ZEC non-custodial?
Yes. You send CELO from your wallet and receive ZEC directly to the address you provide — SendSwap never holds your keys.
What if I send CELO on the wrong network?
Always match the network on your order page (Celo mainnet for deposits). Wrong-network sends may not be credited — read our swap safety guides before you send.