# NEAR Protocol to Bitcoin Cash (NEAR to BCH): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send NEAR Protocol (NEAR) on NEAR and receive Bitcoin Cash (BCH) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from NEAR to Bitcoin Cash, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most NEAR to BCH swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/nearmainnet-bch/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | NEAR Protocol (NEAR), NEAR | | You receive | Bitcoin Cash (BCH) | | Your BCH address | Bitcoin Cash address that starts with bitcoincash:q, q or 1. Wallets: Electron Cash or Cashonize | | Deposit network fee | Paid in NEAR by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | A few seconds on NEAR | | BCH payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Bitcoin Cash confirms it in about 10–20 minutes | | Typical swap time | 5–15 minutes until your BCH is sent | | Reference rate | 1 NEAR ≈ 0.017568 BCH · 1 BCH ≈ 56.9213 NEAR (market prices, 8 Oct 2026) | | Limits | The exact minimum and maximum NEAR 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; NEAR on NearBlocks; BCH on Blockchair | | Reverse swap | [BCH to NEAR](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/bch-nearmainnet/) | ## How to swap NEAR to BCH 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/nearmainnet-bch/ and enter the amount of NEAR to send. 2. Paste the BCH address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the NEAR address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the NEAR to the one-time deposit address shown. 5. Receive BCH in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap NEAR to BCH on GhostSwap? Most NEAR to BCH swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes: the NEAR deposit needs a few seconds to confirm on NEAR, then the BCH is sent to your wallet, and Bitcoin Cash confirms the payout in about 10–20 minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 NEAR in BCH? 1 NEAR is worth about 0.017568 BCH at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 8 Oct 2026). GhostSwap's quote in the exchange box already includes the service fee and the BCH network fee. The rate floats with the market until your NEAR deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange NEAR to BCH? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Bitcoin Cash address that should receive the BCH, send NEAR from your own wallet, and the BCH goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting NEAR Protocol to Bitcoin Cash? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the BCH amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, the NEAR network fee for your deposit is paid in NEAR by your wallet. ### What wallet should I use to receive BCH? To receive Bitcoin Cash from your swap, we recommend using Electron Cash or Cashonize. Make sure your wallet supports the Bitcoin Cash network before starting the exchange. Double-check your BCH address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the BCH address? Use a Bitcoin Cash address: it starts with bitcoincash:q, q or 1. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. ### Can I track my NEAR to BCH 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 NEAR payment on NearBlocks (https://nearblocks.io) and your incoming BCH on Blockchair (https://blockchair.com/bitcoin-cash). ### Is it safe to exchange NEAR for BCH on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your NEAR deposit is converted and the BCH is sent straight to the Bitcoin Cash address you enter, so check that address twice, Bitcoin Cash transfers cannot be reversed. ### How does a cross-chain NEAR to BCH swap work? NEAR Protocol lives on NEAR and Bitcoin Cash on Bitcoin Cash, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your NEAR on NEAR and pays native BCH on Bitcoin Cash, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my NEAR to BCH exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the NEAR is refunded to the NEAR 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: BCH to NEAR](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/bch-nearmainnet/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/bch-nearmainnet.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)