Swap Tether (USDT) to Zcash (ZEC)
Exchange Tether for Zcash without an account. Enter an amount, give a Zcash address, send the exact USDT amount shown — your ZEC follows once the deposit confirms.
USDT to ZEC rate
Market rate, updated 2026-10-26 15:25 UTC1 USDT = 0.000794791 ZEC
1 ZEC = 1258.19 USDT
Tether is trading at $0.998746 and Zcash at $1256.62. Your quote applies a 0.5% swap fee and a network-fee charge for theZcash payout to this rate, and shows the exact ZEC you receive before you send.
| Send | Receive | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 10.01 USDT | 0.0079579 ZEC | $10 |
| 50.06 USDT | 0.039789 ZEC | $50 |
| 100.1 USDT | 0.079579 ZEC | $100 |
| 500.6 USDT | 0.39789 ZEC | $500 |
| 1001 USDT | 0.79579 ZEC | $1,000 |
| 5006 USDT | 3.9789 ZEC | $5,000 |
USDT to ZEC swap details
- Minimum swap
- $100 (≈ 100 USDT)
- Maximum swap
- No limit set by the site
- Swap fee
- 0.5% of the amount
- Payout network fee
- A charge for the Zcash payout transaction, shown in the quote
- Quote valid for
- 90 seconds to accept, then refreshed
- USDT deposit confirmation
- Verified on the Tether network before the payout is released
- ZEC payout
- Sent to your address once the deposit is confirmed
- Account
- None required
Why exchange Tether (USDT) to Zcash (ZEC)?
Swap USDT to ZEC and give a unified (u1…) Zcash address: the payout lands in the shielded pool, where the amount and address are encrypted on-chain.
The USDT/ZEC exchange rate, the network fee and the swap fee are shown before you send a single USDT. The ZEC amount quoted is the ZEC amount you get.
Nothing is asked of you beyond a Zcash address. Send the exact USDT figure shown on your swap page, including every decimal place — a rounded amount needs manual review and takes longer.
Sending Tether
Tether (USDT) is the largest US-dollar stablecoin, issued on several networks; a USDT token on one network is not the same token as on another, so the network you send on has to match the one you pick.
USDT can be sent on Ethereum (ERC-20), Tron (TRC-20), BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Polygon, Solana and Arbitrum One. Choose the network in the widget first: the deposit address belongs to that network and USDT sent on any other network cannot be recovered.
Your USDT deposit is verified on the Ethereum (ERC-20) network before the swap proceeds — typically a few minutes on Ethereum, well under a minute on Tron or BNB Smart Chain after you send.
Pick the network in the widget before sending and use the matching address — USDT sent on the wrong network cannot be recovered by us. Only the networks shown in the widget can be deposited.
Receiving Zcash
Zcash is a proof-of-work chain that pioneered zero-knowledge (zk-SNARK) shielded transactions: the sender, receiver and amount of a shielded transfer are encrypted on-chain.
Your Zcash goes to the address you give, and only that address. Accepted formats: transparent addresses start with t1 or t3; unified (shielded-capable) addresses start with u1.
Give a unified (u1…) address to receive into the shielded pool, or a transparent (t1…) address if your wallet does not support shielded receiving.
The payout is sent once your deposit is confirmed. Zcash blocks arrive about 75 seconds, so it is usually spendable within minutes of being sent.
How to swap USDT to ZEC
Full details →- 01Get a USDT to ZEC quote
Enter how much Tether you want to convert. You see the live USDT to ZEC rate, both fees and the exact Zcash you will receive before you commit.
- 02Send your Tether
You get a Tether (USDT) deposit address and an exact amount. Send it from any Tether wallet — scanning the QR code fills in both where your wallet supports it.
- 03Receive Zcash (ZEC)
Once the USDT deposit confirms on-chain, Zcash is sent to the Zcash address you gave. Track it on the swap’s status page, no login needed.
Tether (USDT) to Zcash (ZEC) FAQ
- What does the USDT to ZEC rate mean?
- It is how much Zcash (ZEC) you receive for each Tether (USDT) you send, taken from live market prices at the moment you ask for a quote. The rate moves with the market, so you have 90 seconds to accept a quote and create the swap; the widget refreshes it automatically if you take longer. Funding the swap once it exists has its own separate deadline, shown on your swap page.
- How do I convert USDT to ZEC?
- Enter the amount of USDT in the widget, choose ZEC as what you receive, and give a Zcash address. You are shown a deposit address and an exact USDT amount; send that amount and the ZEC is paid to your address once the deposit confirms. No account is needed at any step.
- What are the fees to exchange USDT for ZEC?
- Two, both shown in the quote before you send: a swap fee of 0.5% of the amount, and a network-fee charge for the Zcash payout transaction. There is nothing added afterwards — the ZEC amount in the quote is the ZEC amount that arrives.
- What is the minimum USDT/ZEC exchange amount?
- $100 worth, shown in the widget as an amount of USDT at the current rate. There is no maximum imposed by the site beyond available Zcash liquidity, and no verification at any size.
- Do I need an ID to swap USDT to ZEC?
- No. There is no KYC, no account and no email required. A swap is identified by its link, which shows its status without logging in. Creating an account is optional and only keeps your swap history in one place.
- How long do USDT to ZEC swaps take?
- Tether deposits usually confirm in a few minutes on Ethereum, well under a minute on Tron or BNB Smart Chain, after which the deposit is verified on-chain. Swap times vary by asset and by how quickly its network confirms. Your swap status page shows the current stage throughout the process.
- Which network can I send USDT on?
- Ethereum (ERC-20), Tron (TRC-20), BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Polygon, Solana and Arbitrum One. Select the network before you start; the deposit address is specific to it. Pick the network in the widget before sending and use the matching address — USDT sent on the wrong network cannot be recovered by us. Only the networks shown in the widget can be deposited.
- What happens if my USDT deposit is late or the swap expires?
- There are two separate deadlines. The quote itself is held for 90 seconds — that is how long you have to accept the price and create the swap. Once the swap exists you get a separate funding window, shown on your swap page, to send the USDT. If your deposit arrives after that window closes, the status page shows Expired and the swap moves to Review required; it is then completed at the current rate or refunded to your refund address. Nothing is lost by being late — a late deposit just needs review before it is processed.
- Is exchanging USDT for ZEC private?
- Your USDT deposit is visible on the Tether ledger like any USDT transaction. Give a unified (u1…) address and the Zcash payout enters the shielded pool, where its amount and destination are encrypted on-chain. We store only what a swap needs — amounts, transaction ids and the address you gave.
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