# Bitcoin Cash to Zcash (BCH to ZEC): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and receive Zcash (ZEC) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. Zcash supports shielded transfers, which hide the sender, receiver and amount once the coins are in a shielded address. Most BCH to ZEC swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes.

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/bch-zec/
Updated: 2026-10-12

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Bitcoin Cash (BCH) |
| You receive | Zcash (ZEC) |
| Your ZEC address | Zcash address that starts with t1 or t3 for a transparent address. Wallets: Zodl (formerly Zashi), Zkool or Zingo |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in BCH by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | About 10–20 minutes on Bitcoin Cash |
| ZEC payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Zcash confirms it in about 10–20 minutes |
| Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your ZEC is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 BCH ≈ 0.216943 ZEC · 1 ZEC ≈ 4.6095 BCH (market prices, 12 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | Minimum about 0.11 BCH. The exact minimum and maximum BCH amounts are shown live in the exchange box |
| Account / KYC | None for standard swaps: no sign-up, no email, no ID |
| Tracking | Status page with your swap ID; BCH on Blockchair |
| Reverse swap | [ZEC to BCH](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-bch/) |

## How much ZEC you get (quoted 12 Oct 2026, 13:33 UTC, after all fees)

| You send | You receive |
|---|---|
| 0.5 BCH | 0.106890 ZEC |
| 1 BCH | 0.213834 ZEC |
| 2.5 BCH | 0.534609 ZEC |
| 5 BCH | 1.0693 ZEC |

## How to swap BCH to ZEC

1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/bch-zec/ and enter the amount of BCH to send.
2. Paste the ZEC address that should receive the coins.
3. Enter the BCH address you are sending from, then confirm.
4. Send the BCH to the one-time deposit address shown.
5. Receive ZEC in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID.

## FAQ

### How long does it take to swap BCH to ZEC on GhostSwap?

Most BCH to ZEC swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes: the BCH deposit needs about 10–20 minutes to confirm on Bitcoin Cash, then the ZEC is sent to your wallet, and Zcash confirms the payout in about 10–20 minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes.

### How much is 1 BCH in ZEC?

At 12 Oct 2026, 13:33 UTC, 1 BCH swapped to about 0.213834 ZEC on GhostSwap, after the service fee. The minimum for this pair is about 0.11 BCH. The rate floats with the market until your BCH deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send.

### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange BCH to ZEC?

No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Zcash address that should receive the ZEC, send BCH from your own wallet, and the ZEC goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload.

### What are the fees for converting Bitcoin Cash to Zcash?

The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the ZEC amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, the Bitcoin Cash network fee for your deposit is paid in BCH by your wallet.

### What wallet should I use to receive ZEC?

To receive Zcash from your swap, we recommend using Zodl (formerly Zashi), Zkool or Zingo. All three can move ZEC into the shielded pool. Make sure your wallet supports the Zcash network before starting the exchange. Double-check your ZEC address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.

### What format is the ZEC address?

Use a Zcash address: it starts with t1 or t3 for a transparent address. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand.

### Can I track my BCH to ZEC swap?

Yes. After initiating your swap, GhostSwap provides a transaction status page where you can monitor progress in real-time. You can also track your BCH payment on Blockchair (https://blockchair.com/bitcoin-cash).

### Is it safe to exchange BCH for ZEC on GhostSwap?

GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your BCH deposit is converted and the ZEC is sent straight to the Zcash address you enter, so check that address twice, Zcash transfers cannot be reversed.

### Can my BCH to ZEC swap be traced?

Your BCH transaction to GhostSwap is visible on the Bitcoin Cash blockchain since Bitcoin Cash is transparent: all transactions publicly visible on the BCH blockchain. However, once your ZEC arrives in your wallet, Zcash privacy is optional: it supports both transparent (public) and shielded (fully private) transactions via zk-SNARKs. By swapping BCH to ZEC on a no-KYC exchange like GhostSwap, there is no account linking the two transactions together.

### How does a cross-chain BCH to ZEC swap work?

Bitcoin Cash lives on Bitcoin Cash and Zcash on Zcash, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your BCH on Bitcoin Cash and pays native ZEC on Zcash, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees.

### Is it legal to own and swap Zcash?

In most countries, yes: owning and swapping Zcash is not banned, although some centralized exchanges have stopped listing privacy coins in certain regions. Privacy is a legitimate need, and using privacy-enhancing tools is not illegal in itself. You are responsible for following the cryptocurrency rules where you live.

### What happens if my BCH to ZEC exchange fails?

If a swap cannot be completed, the BCH is refunded to the Bitcoin Cash address you entered as the sender address. If something looks stuck, contact support with your swap ID from the status page. Most problems come from sending a different amount than shown or using an address on the wrong network.

## Related

- [Reverse: ZEC to BCH](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-bch/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-bch.md))
- [No-KYC Zcash exchange: all routes, minimums and times](https://ghostswap.io/zcash-exchange/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/zcash-exchange.md))
- [All GhostSwap pairs](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/)
- [How to exchange](https://ghostswap.io/how-to-exchange/)
- [Site guide for AI assistants](https://ghostswap.io/llms.txt)