Exchange in 3 steps
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Choose how much ZEC to send and enter your Ethereum (Base) address on Base 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.
ETH on Base — Coinbase L2
Native ETH on Base — Ethereum's value on Coinbase's L2 with low fees, fast finality, and growing on-chain activity.
Base ETH not received?
Confirm your wallet is on Base mainnet and fully synced — not Ethereum L1.
Base ETH payout tips
- Payouts go to Base — verify your wallet network is Base (chain ID 8453).
- Check Basescan with the payout tx hash from your order page.
- Bridging to Ethereum L1 is a separate step after you receive ETH on Base.
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 ZEC to ETH?
No. SendSwap is a non-custodial instant exchange — no account, no ID checks, and no KYC for Zcash to Ethereum (Base) swaps.
How long does ZEC to ETH take?
Most swaps finish in 1–5 minutes. Timing depends on Zcash mainnet and Base 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.