Exchange in 3 steps
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Choose how much ZEC to send and enter your Ethereum address on Ethereum mainnet.
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Hit Exchange to open your order page with the live rate and deposit details.
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Transfer ZEC to the address on your order — after confirmations, ETH is sent to your wallet automatically.
What do you need to know?
- Zcash confirmations follow mainnet block times — usually a few minutes.
- Transparent (t-) and shielded (z-) addresses are not interchangeable — use the type your order specifies.
- Shielded payouts may take longer to appear depending on wallet support.
- ETH not visible yet? Wait a few minutes, resync your wallet, then contact support with your order ID if the payout tx is already listed.
Zcash — optional shielded privacy
ZEC supports transparent and shielded addresses — pick the receive format your wallet actually supports.
Transparent vs shielded ZEC
Sending to the wrong address type is a common failure mode.
If unsure, ask support which format your order uses before broadcasting.
Ethereum — programmable money on-chain
ETH powers Ethereum mainnet — gas, staking, DeFi, and most smart-contract activity in crypto live here.
What if my ETH hasn't arrived?
Check the order page for a payout transaction hash first.
Confirm your wallet is on Ethereum mainnet and fully synced.
How fast is the ETH payout?
Most payouts land within minutes once your deposit confirms — Ethereum blocks are ~12 seconds apart.
Receiving ETH on the correct network
- Payouts go to Ethereum mainnet — not BSC, Base, Arbitrum, or other L2s unless your order explicitly lists them.
- Double-check the address you paste: one wrong character sends funds to an unreachable wallet.
- Self-custody wallets (MetaMask, Rabby, hardware devices) are recommended for long-term holding.
Float vs fixed rate on ETH payouts
The rate mode you pick at the top of the swap widget affects how your final ETH amount is calculated.
- Float rate follows the market until your deposit confirms — best when mempools are quiet.
- Fixed rate locks the quote for a short window — useful when ETH price is moving quickly.
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 ZEC to ETH?
No. SendSwap is a non-custodial instant exchange — no account, no ID checks, and no KYC for Zcash to Ethereum swaps.
How long does ZEC to ETH take?
Most swaps finish in 1–5 minutes. Timing depends on Zcash mainnet and Ethereum mainnet confirmations and current network load.
Is ZEC to ETH non-custodial?
Yes. You send ZEC from your wallet and receive ETH directly to the address you provide — SendSwap never holds your keys.
What if I send ZEC on the wrong network?
Always match the network on your order page (Zcash mainnet for deposits). Wrong-network sends may not be credited — read our swap safety guides before you send.