Exchange in 3 steps
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Choose how much LTC to send and enter your Monero address on Monero mainnet.
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Hit Exchange to open your order page with the live rate and deposit details.
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Transfer LTC to the address on your order — after confirmations, XMR is sent to your wallet automatically.
What do you need to know?
- Litecoin typically needs a few confirmations before the swap continues.
- Blocks target 2.5 minutes — still subject to mempool delays.
- Use a standard Litecoin mainnet address (Legacy, SegWit, or M-address formats supported on most routes).
- XMR not visible yet? Wait a few minutes, resync your wallet, then contact support with your order ID if the payout tx is already listed.
Litecoin — Bitcoin's first fork
Litecoin (LTC) is a 2011 Bitcoin fork created by Charlie Lee, with early input from other developers including a former Google engineer. It keeps peer-to-peer transfers but targets faster blocks and lower everyday fees. Traders often call it "digital silver."
The speed and fees of the Litecoin blockchain
When you fund a swap with LTC, ~2.5-minute blocks help deposits confirm sooner than on many busier chains.
Typical fees stay low — about 0.0004 LTC (~$0.02 at current prices). Leave a little extra for the miner fee so the full amount you intend to send reaches the deposit address.
Litecoin address formats
If a send fails, your wallet may be using an unsupported address type for this route.
Contact support with your order ID before retrying on a different format.
Monero — private by default
Monero uses ring signatures and one-time addresses so amounts and addresses stay confidential on-chain.
XMR not visible yet?
Wait for wallet sync to complete — Monero often needs several minutes to reflect incoming outputs.
If the order lists a payout tx but your synced wallet shows nothing, contact support.
Receiving XMR privately
Monero payouts use one-time addresses — your wallet must finish scanning recent blocks to display the balance.
- Use a fresh subaddress for each swap rather than reusing old receive addresses.
- Compare your wallet block height with a public explorer before assuming a payout failed.
- Allow extra time after the order shows sent — privacy features can delay wallet display.
Before you swap
Avoid wrong-network deposits and address format mistakes — read these guides first.
Step-by-step tutorial
Read the full walkthrough before you send your deposit.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need KYC to swap LTC to XMR?
No. SendSwap is a non-custodial instant exchange — no account, no ID checks, and no KYC for Litecoin to Monero swaps.
How long does LTC to XMR take?
Most swaps finish in 1–5 minutes. Timing depends on Litecoin mainnet and Monero mainnet confirmations and current network load.
Is LTC to XMR non-custodial?
Yes. You send LTC from your wallet and receive XMR directly to the address you provide — SendSwap never holds your keys.
What if I send LTC on the wrong network?
Always match the network on your order page (Litecoin mainnet for deposits). Wrong-network sends may not be credited — read our swap safety guides before you send.