Exchange in 3 steps
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Choose how much USDT 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 USDT to the address on your order — after confirmations, ZEC is sent to your wallet automatically.
What do you need to know?
- TRC-20 USDT confirms quickly on Tron — usually within a minute or two.
- Never send USDT on the wrong network. TRC-20, ERC-20, and other variants are not interchangeable.
- Keep a small TRX balance in your wallet to pay Tron energy/bandwidth for TRC-20 sends.
- 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.
Tether — dollar-pegged stablecoin
USDT tracks the US dollar and is widely used for trading and transfers — always match the correct chain (TRC-20, ERC-20, etc.).
USDT network mismatch
The most common error is sending ERC-20 USDT to a TRC-20 address or vice versa.
Double-check the network badge on your order before sending.
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.
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 USDT to ZEC?
No. SendSwap is a non-custodial instant exchange — no account, no ID checks, and no KYC for Tether to Zcash swaps.
How long does USDT to ZEC take?
Most swaps finish in 1–5 minutes. Timing depends on TRC-20 on Tron and Zcash mainnet confirmations and current network load.
Is USDT to ZEC non-custodial?
Yes. You send USDT from your wallet and receive ZEC directly to the address you provide — SendSwap never holds your keys.
What if I send USDT on the wrong network?
Always match the network on your order page (TRC-20 on Tron for deposits). Wrong-network sends may not be credited — read our swap safety guides before you send.