# Zcash to Polygon (ZEC to POL) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Zcash (ZEC) and receive Polygon (POL) on Polygon PoS in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. The POL arrives as an ordinary transfer on Polygon PoS, while the ZEC you send stays private on its own chain. Most ZEC to POL swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-pol/ Updated: 2026-10-04 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Zcash (ZEC) | | You receive | Polygon (POL), Polygon PoS | | Your POL address | Polygon PoS address that starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Wallets: MetaMask or Rabby | | Deposit network fee | Paid in ZEC by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | About 10–20 minutes on Zcash | | POL payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Polygon PoS confirms it in about a minute | | Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your POL is sent | | Reference rate | 1 ZEC ≈ 11,919.84 POL · 1 POL ≈ 0.0000838938 ZEC (market prices, 4 Oct 2026) | | Limits | Minimum about 0.023 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; POL on PolygonScan | | Reverse swap | [POL to ZEC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/pol-zec/) | ## How much POL you get (quoted 4 Oct 2026, 01:37 UTC, after all fees) | You send | You receive | |---|---| | 0.1 ZEC | 1,172.68 POL | | 0.5 ZEC | 5,866.13 POL | | 1 ZEC | 11,731.10 POL | | 2.5 ZEC | 29,322.38 POL | ## How to swap ZEC to POL 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-pol/ and enter the amount of ZEC to send. 2. Paste the POL 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 POL in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap ZEC to POL on GhostSwap? Most ZEC to POL swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes: the ZEC deposit needs about 10–20 minutes to confirm on Zcash, then the POL is sent to your wallet, and Polygon PoS confirms the payout in about a minute. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 ZEC in POL? At 4 Oct 2026, 01:37 UTC, 1 ZEC swapped to about 11,731.10 POL on GhostSwap, after the service fee. The minimum for this pair is about 0.023 ZEC. The rate floats with the market until your ZEC deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange ZEC to POL? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Polygon PoS address that should receive the POL, send ZEC from your own wallet, and the POL goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting Zcash to Polygon? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the POL amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, the Zcash network fee for your deposit is paid in ZEC by your wallet. ### What wallet should I use to receive POL? To receive Polygon from your swap, we recommend using MetaMask or Rabby. Make sure your wallet supports the Polygon PoS network before starting the exchange. Double-check your POL address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the POL address? Use a Polygon PoS address: it starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. ### Can I track my ZEC to POL 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 ZEC payment on Blockchair (https://blockchair.com/zcash) and your incoming POL on PolygonScan (https://polygonscan.com). ### Is it safe to exchange ZEC for POL on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your ZEC deposit is converted and the POL is sent straight to the Polygon PoS address you enter, so check that address twice — Polygon PoS transfers cannot be reversed. ### Will my POL 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 POL you receive will appear as a fresh transaction on the Polygon PoS blockchain with no visible connection to your ZEC holdings. GhostSwap requires no KYC, so there's no account linking the two. ### How does a cross-chain ZEC to POL swap work? Zcash lives on Zcash and Polygon on Polygon PoS, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your ZEC on Zcash and pays native POL on Polygon PoS, 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 ZEC to POL exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the ZEC is refunded to the Zcash 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: POL to ZEC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/pol-zec/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/pol-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)