Swap Zcash (ZEC) to USD Coin (USDC)
Exchange Zcash for USD Coin without an account. Enter an amount, give a USD Coin address, send the exact ZEC amount shown — your USDC follows once the deposit confirms.
ZEC to USDC rate
Market rate, updated 2026-10-26 15:05 UTC1 ZEC = 1251.19 USDC
1 USDC = 0.00079924 ZEC
Zcash is trading at $1250.54 and USD Coin at $0.999483. Your quote applies a 0.5% swap fee and a network-fee charge for theUSD Coin payout to this rate, and shows the exact USDC you receive before you send.
| Send | Receive | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 0.007997 ZEC | 10.005 USDC | $10 |
| 0.03998 ZEC | 50.026 USDC | $50 |
| 0.07997 ZEC | 100.05 USDC | $100 |
| 0.3998 ZEC | 500.26 USDC | $500 |
| 0.7997 ZEC | 1000.5 USDC | $1,000 |
| 3.998 ZEC | 5002.6 USDC | $5,000 |
ZEC to USDC swap details
- Minimum swap
- $100 (≈ 0.0799 ZEC)
- Maximum swap
- No limit set by the site
- Swap fee
- 0.5% of the amount
- Payout network fee
- A charge for the USD Coin payout transaction, shown in the quote
- Quote valid for
- 90 seconds to accept, then refreshed
- ZEC deposit confirmation
- Verified on the Zcash network before the payout is released
- USDC payout
- Sent to your address once the deposit is confirmed
- Account
- None required
Why exchange Zcash (ZEC) to USD Coin (USDC)?
Exchange ZEC for USDC and the USD Coin goes to an address you control. No account to open, no balance left with us.
The ZEC/USDC exchange rate, the network fee and the swap fee are shown before you send a single ZEC. The USDC amount quoted is the USDC amount you get.
Nothing is asked of you beyond a USD Coin address. Send the exact ZEC figure shown on your swap page, including every decimal place — a rounded amount needs manual review and takes longer.
Sending 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.
Zcash blocks arrive about 75 seconds, so a deposit usually confirms in a few minutes.
Your ZEC deposit is verified on the Zcash network before the swap proceeds — typically a few minutes after you send.
Receiving USD Coin
USD Coin is a fully reserved US-dollar stablecoin issued by Circle; a USDC token on one network is not the same as on another, so the network you send on has to match the one you pick.
USDC can be paid out on Ethereum (ERC-20), Solana, Tron (TRC-20), BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Polygon and Arbitrum One. Pick the network you want in the widget and give an address on that network — an 0x… address on Ethereum.
Choose the network you want the USDC on; the address you give must belong to that network.
The payout is sent once your deposit is confirmed. USD Coin blocks arrive that of the network it is on, so it is usually spendable within minutes of being sent.
How to swap ZEC to USDC
Full details →- 01Get a ZEC to USDC quote
Enter how much Zcash you want to convert. You see the live ZEC to USDC rate, both fees and the exact USD Coin you will receive before you commit.
- 02Send your Zcash
You get a Zcash (ZEC) deposit address and an exact amount. Send it from any Zcash wallet — scanning the QR code fills in both where your wallet supports it.
- 03Receive USD Coin (USDC)
Once the ZEC deposit confirms on-chain, USD Coin is sent to the USD Coin address you gave. Track it on the swap’s status page, no login needed.
Zcash (ZEC) to USD Coin (USDC) FAQ
- What does the ZEC to USDC rate mean?
- It is how much USD Coin (USDC) you receive for each Zcash (ZEC) 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 ZEC to USDC?
- Enter the amount of ZEC in the widget, choose USDC as what you receive, and give a USD Coin address. You are shown a deposit address and an exact ZEC amount; send that amount and the USDC is paid to your address once the deposit confirms. No account is needed at any step.
- What are the fees to exchange ZEC for USDC?
- 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 USD Coin payout transaction. There is nothing added afterwards — the USDC amount in the quote is the USDC amount that arrives.
- What is the minimum ZEC/USDC exchange amount?
- $100 worth, shown in the widget as an amount of ZEC at the current rate. There is no maximum imposed by the site beyond available USD Coin liquidity, and no verification at any size.
- Do I need an ID to swap ZEC to USDC?
- 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 ZEC to USDC swaps take?
- Zcash deposits usually confirm in a few minutes, 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 USD Coin address should I give?
- Any address in a format USD Coin accepts: an 0x… address on Ethereum. Choose the network you want the USDC on; the address you give must belong to that network.
- What happens if my ZEC 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 ZEC. 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.
- Can I swap USDC back to ZEC?
- Yes — every pair works in both directions. The USDC to ZEC page is linked below.
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