How the swap works
-
Enter the ZEC amount and paste a Monero mainnet receive address β a new subaddress is recommended.
-
Open the order to see the live quote and the Zcash deposit address.
-
Send ZEC on Zcash mainnet. After confirmations, XMR is paid to your wallet.
Check these before you send
- Zcash confirmations follow mainnet block times β transparent and shielded sends both need the correct address type.
- Generate a fresh Monero subaddress for each order. Do not reuse old XMR receive addresses.
- XMR outputs may not show until your Monero wallet finishes a sync β wait several minutes before opening support.
- This route moves between two privacy models β confirm ZEC send type and XMR subaddress format before broadcasting.
Zcash β shielded privacy is optional
ZEC supports transparent and shielded addresses β use the receive format your wallet actually supports.
Transparent vs shielded ZEC
Sending to the wrong address type is a common failure mode.
If unsure, ask support which format your order uses before broadcasting.
Monero β privacy on by default
Monero uses ring signatures and one-time addresses so amounts and destinations stay confidential on-chain.
XMR payout not showing?
Wait for wallet sync to complete β Monero often needs several minutes to reflect incoming outputs.
If the order lists a payout tx but your synced wallet shows nothing, contact support.
Receiving XMR with privacy intact
Monero payouts use one-time addresses β your wallet must finish scanning recent blocks to display the balance.
- Use a fresh subaddress for each swap rather than reusing old receive addresses.
- Compare your wallet block height with a public explorer before assuming a payout failed.
- Allow extra time after the order shows sent β privacy features can delay wallet display.
Read before you send
Wrong-network deposits and address mistakes are the usual failure modes β start with these notes.
Coin swap hubs
More no-KYC swap pairs and guides for each asset.
Frequently asked questions
Does ZEC to XMR require KYC or an account?
No. PeakSwap does not ask for a profile, ID documents, or a hosted balance for Zcash to Monero.
How long until XMR arrives?
Many orders finish in a few minutes. Zcash mainnet deposit confirmations and Monero mainnet payout time set the wait.
Do you hold ZEC or XMR for me?
No. You send ZEC from a wallet you control and XMR is paid to the address you provide β PeakSwap does not keep a user wallet.
What if I send ZEC on the wrong chain?
Use Zcash mainnet exactly as shown on the order. A wrong-network send may not be credited β read the swap safety notes first.