# Zcash to Litecoin (ZEC to LTC) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Zcash (ZEC) and receive Litecoin (LTC) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. The LTC arrives as an ordinary transfer on Litecoin, while the ZEC you send stays private on its own chain. Most ZEC to LTC swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes.

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-ltc/
Updated: 2026-10-03

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Zcash (ZEC) |
| You receive | Litecoin (LTC) |
| Your LTC address | Litecoin address that starts with ltc1, L or M. Wallets: Nexus Wallet, Exodus or a Ledger |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in ZEC by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | About 10–20 minutes on Zcash |
| LTC payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Litecoin confirms it in about 10 minutes (blocks every 2.5 minutes) |
| Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your LTC is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 ZEC ≈ 18.7302 LTC · 1 LTC ≈ 0.053390 ZEC (market prices, 3 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | Minimum about 0.024 ZEC. The exact minimum and maximum ZEC 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; ZEC on Blockchair |
| Reverse swap | [LTC to ZEC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ltc-zec/) |

## How much LTC you get (quoted 3 Oct 2026, 18:44 UTC, after all fees)

| You send | You receive |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ZEC | 1.8527 LTC |
| 0.5 ZEC | 9.2683 LTC |
| 1 ZEC | 18.5374 LTC |
| 2.5 ZEC | 46.3434 LTC |

## How to swap ZEC to LTC

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

## Zcash to Litecoin: a shielded-pool coin into a widely accepted one

ZEC to LTC converts Zcash into Litecoin, a Bitcoin-style coin with 2.5-minute blocks that many payment processors accept. Zcash holders use it, with no account, when they need a coin they can spend in more places. Litecoin payouts are public by default. Litecoin also has an opt-in MWEB extension that keeps amounts confidential, but the payout should go to a regular address.

Litecoin's 2.5-minute blocks are not the slow part of this swap. The Zcash deposit has to gather confirmations first, which usually takes 10 to 20 minutes, and most swaps pay out the LTC 20 to 60 minutes after you send. Send the ZEC from a transparent t-address; move shielded funds to one first.

### Tips

- Give an ordinary ltc1, L or M address for the LTC. If your wallet also offers an MWEB address (ltcmweb1...), keep that one for later and use the regular address here.
- Pick Litecoin, not Litecoin BSC, which is a BEP-20 token on BNB Smart Chain.
- Enter the transparent t1 or t3 address you send the ZEC from as the refund address.

### Can I swap Zcash to Litecoin without KYC?

Yes. No account, email or ID is involved in a ZEC to LTC swap. Paste your Litecoin address, enter the t-address you send from for refunds, review the floating rate and send the ZEC.

### Which Litecoin wallets work for the payout?

Any self-custody wallet with a standard address, for example Nexus Wallet, Exodus or a Ledger. Old addresses that start with 3 are not accepted, so use an ltc1, L or M address.

## FAQ

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

Most ZEC to LTC swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes: the ZEC deposit needs about 10–20 minutes to confirm on Zcash, then the LTC is sent to your wallet, and Litecoin confirms the payout in about 10 minutes (blocks every 2.5 minutes).

### How much is 1 ZEC in LTC?

At 3 Oct 2026, 18:44 UTC, 1 ZEC swapped to about 18.5374 LTC on GhostSwap, after the service fee. The minimum for this pair is about 0.024 ZEC. The Zcash network fee for sending the ZEC is paid separately, in ZEC. The rate floats with the market until your ZEC deposit confirms.

### Can I send ZEC straight to my LTC address?

No. ZEC moves on Zcash and LTC on Litecoin, so ZEC can only be sent to a Zcash address. To swap, send the ZEC to the one-time deposit address GhostSwap shows, and the LTC is paid to the Litecoin address you enter, with no bridge or wrapped token.

### What wallet and address do I need to receive LTC?

Use a Litecoin address from a wallet you control, such as Nexus Wallet, Exodus or a Ledger. The address starts with ltc1, L or M. GhostSwap never holds your funds: the LTC is sent straight to the address you enter.

### Will my LTC be linked to my ZEC?

Zcash privacy is optional: it supports both transparent (public) and shielded (fully private) transactions via zk-SNARKs. Coins sent from a private balance keep their history out of public view. The LTC you receive will appear as a fresh transaction on the Litecoin blockchain with no visible connection to your ZEC holdings. GhostSwap requires no KYC, so there's no account linking the two.

### 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 ZEC to LTC exchange fails?

If a swap cannot be completed, the ZEC is refunded to the Zcash address you entered as the sender address.

## Related

- [Reverse: LTC to ZEC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ltc-zec/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/ltc-zec.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)