ZEC to XMR: Exchange Zcash for Monero Without KYC

Send Zcash (ZEC) and receive Monero (XMR) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Zcash to Monero, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens.

  • 20–60 min
  • No account · No KYC
  • Non-custodial
  • Fees included in quote
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ZEC
Zcash
Price:
$1,314.07
24h Change:
-5.24%
Market Cap:
$22.29B
Volume (24h):
$725.80M
Circulating Supply:
16.97M ZEC
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XMR
Monero
Price:
$548.48
24h Change:
0.28%
Market Cap:
$10.32B
Volume (24h):
$98.11M
Circulating Supply:
18.81M XMR

Data by CoinGecko

ZEC to XMR Exchange Rate

1 ZEC = 2.3958 XMR

The 1 Zcash to Monero reference rate at market prices, before fees. The exact amount, minimum and maximum are shown in the exchange box before you send.

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ZEC to XMR swap at a glance

Everything that is specific to swapping Zcash to Monero on GhostSwap.

Zcash (ZEC)You send · Zcash network
Monero (XMR)You receive · Monero network

It is a cross-chain swap from Zcash to Monero, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens.

Swap time
20–60 minuntil your XMR is sent
Network fee
Paid in ZECby your wallet
Account / KYC
NoneNo sign-up, email or ID for standard swaps
Tracking
Live status pageZEC on Blockchair
Your XMR address
Monero addressIt is 95 characters and starts with 4 (standard) or 8 (subaddress). Wallets: Feather, Cake Wallet or Monero GUI.
Reference rate
1 ZEC ≈ 2.3958 XMR1 XMR ≈ 0.417390 ZEC · market prices, 3 Oct 2026
Minimum
About 0.023 ZECThe exact minimum and maximum are shown in the exchange box before you send.
  1. Send ZECAbout 10–20 minutes to confirm on Zcash
  2. GhostSwap swaps itAt the floating rate, fees already in the quote
  3. Receive XMRSent to your address; Monero confirms in about 20 minutes (10 confirmations)
Facts checked 3 Oct 2026Reverse: XMR to ZEC

How much XMR do you get for ZEC?

GhostSwap quotes at 3 Oct 2026, 08:49 UTC. What lands in your wallet: service fee and XMR network fee already deducted.

Fees included
0.1ZEC
0.236510XMR
0.5ZEC
1.1856XMR
1ZEC
2.3716XMR
2.5ZEC
5.9294XMR

The rate floats with the market until your ZEC deposit confirms. The minimum for this pair is about 0.023 ZEC. Enter any amount in the exchange box above for a live quote; no account needed.

Zcash to Monero: from optional privacy to privacy by default

ZEC to XMR moves Zcash into Monero, where every transaction hides the sender, the receiver and the amount without any extra step. Zcash users make this swap when they want privacy that does not depend on choosing shielded addresses, or to pay someone who only takes XMR. GhostSwap sends the XMR to whichever Monero address you give, with no account.

Send the deposit from a transparent t-address. That transfer is public, so the amount you send can be seen on the Zcash chain. Zcash confirmations take most of the time: about 10 to 20 minutes until the deposit is credited, and usually 20 to 60 minutes until the XMR is sent. Your Monero wallet then holds the XMR for 10 confirmations, about 20 minutes, before it can be spent.

Tips for this swap

  • Receive at a new Monero subaddress (starts with 8). Outsiders cannot tell that it belongs to the same wallet as the other addresses you have handed out.
  • Give the t1 or t3 address the deposit comes from as your refund address, so a swap that cannot finish returns the ZEC to a wallet you control.
  • If your ZEC is shielded, unshield it to a fresh t-address rather than one you have used before, so the deposit is not tied to earlier transparent activity.

Can I swap Zcash to Monero without an account or KYC?

Yes. A ZEC to XMR swap involves no account, email or ID. Paste a Monero address for the payout, your t1 or t3 address for refunds, and send the ZEC at the floating rate shown.

What can an outside observer see in a ZEC to XMR swap?

On Zcash, the transparent deposit: the sending t-address, the amount and the time. On Monero, the payout looks like any other XMR transaction, with the sender, receiver and amount hidden.

ZEC to XMR Live Price Chart

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Reference market prices, updated live

ZEC

What is Zcash?

Zcash (ZEC) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that pioneered the use of zero-knowledge proofs (zk-SNARKs) in blockchain technology. Unlike Monero where privacy is mandatory, Zcash gives users the choice between transparent transactions (publicly visible, like Bitcoin) and shielded transactions (fully private — hiding sender, receiver, and amount). This flexibility lets Zcash users choose a shielded transfer when they want privacy and a transparent one when they do not. ZEC has been instrumental in advancing cryptographic research that now underpins many Layer 2 scaling solutions.

XMR

What is Monero?

Monero (XMR) is the leading privacy cryptocurrency, designed to make every transaction private and unlinkable by default. Unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum where all transactions are publicly visible, Monero uses ring signatures, stealth addresses, and RingCT to hide the sender, receiver, and amount in every transaction by default. Monero is widely used by people who value financial privacy.

ZEC → XMR

Why Swap ZEC for XMR?

Converting Zcash to Monero on GhostSwap moves your funds from ZEC into XMR without KYC or account creation. Zcash is used for optional privacy-shielded transactions using zero-knowledge proofs. Monero is used for private digital payments.

Two different networks

ZEC runs on Zcash and XMR on Monero; GhostSwap swaps between them in one step.

About Monero

Monero is used for private digital payments.

No KYC or exchange accounts

GhostSwap processes your ZEC to XMR swap without sign-ups, identity verification, or personal data. Just a wallet address.

Exchange ZEC for XMR on GhostSwap. Most swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes after you send, with no registration and no verification for standard swaps.

ZEC

Convert Zcash to Monero

ZECXMR at market price
0.023ZEC0.055104XMR
0.05ZEC0.119792XMR
0.1ZEC0.239584XMR
0.2ZEC0.479168XMR
0.5ZEC1.1979XMR
1ZEC2.3958XMR
5ZEC11.9792XMR
10ZEC23.9584XMR

At market prices of $1,314.07 per ZEC and $548.4800 per XMR (3 Oct 2026), 0.5 ZEC is worth about 1.1979 XMR. Your exact amount, after network fees, is shown in the exchange box before you send.

XMR

Convert Monero to Zcash

XMRZEC at market price
0.055XMR0.022956ZEC
0.1XMR0.041739ZEC
0.2XMR0.083478ZEC
0.5XMR0.208695ZEC
1XMR0.417390ZEC
2.5XMR1.0435ZEC
10XMR4.1739ZEC
25XMR10.4348ZEC

Going the other way, 1 XMR is worth about 0.417390 ZEC at the same prices.

How to Exchange Zcash to Monero

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Select Crypto Currency

Select ZEC and XMR

Pick ZEC in “You send” and XMR in “You get”, then enter the amount. The box shows how much XMR you get and the minimum ZEC for this pair.

Select Wallet Address
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Enter Monero Address

Paste the Monero address that should receive the XMR (it is 95 characters and starts with 4 (standard) or 8 (subaddress)). Then enter the Zcash address you send ZEC from; a refund, if ever needed, goes there.

Sent Crypto Currency
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Send Zcash

Send exactly the amount shown from your own Zcash wallet to the one-time deposit address.

Receive Crypto

Receive Monero

Your XMR is usually paid out 20–60 minutes after you send your ZEC, and Monero then confirms it in about 20 minutes (10 confirmations). Follow each step on the status page with your swap ID.

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ZEC to XMR: questions and answers

Everything you need to know about exchanging ZEC to XMR on GhostSwap.

How long does it take to swap ZEC to XMR on GhostSwap?
Most ZEC to XMR swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes: the ZEC deposit needs about 10–20 minutes to confirm on Zcash, then the XMR is sent to your wallet, and Monero confirms the payout in about 20 minutes (10 confirmations). Busy networks can add a few minutes.
How much XMR do I get for 2.5 ZEC?
At 3 Oct 2026, 08:49 UTC, 2.5 ZEC swapped to about 5.9294 XMR on GhostSwap, after the service fee and the XMR network fee. The rate floats with the market, so the exchange box shows the exact live amount before you send.
What are the fees for converting Zcash to Monero?
The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the XMR 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 XMR?
To receive Monero from your swap, we recommend using Feather, Cake Wallet or Monero GUI. MetaMask and other Ethereum wallets do not support Monero. Make sure your wallet supports the Monero network before starting the exchange. Double-check your XMR address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.
What format is the XMR address?
Use a Monero address: it is 95 characters and starts with 4 (standard) or 8 (subaddress). Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand.
Can I track my ZEC to XMR 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).
Is it safe to exchange ZEC for XMR on GhostSwap?
GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your ZEC deposit is converted and the XMR is sent straight to the Monero address you enter, so check that address twice — Monero transfers cannot be reversed.
How does a cross-chain ZEC to XMR swap work?
Zcash lives on Zcash and Monero on Monero, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your ZEC on Zcash and pays native XMR on Monero, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees.
What happens if my ZEC to XMR 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.