Swap XMR to ZEC Instantly
non-custodial, wallet-to-wallet swap designed for privacy-focused users.
Monero XMRRank #17
$357.09 1.14%
Monero Rank
17
Monero Price
$357.09
VWAP (24h)
(Not Available)
Price Change (24h)
1.14%
Market Cap
$6.60B
Trading Volume (24H)
$71.33M
Circulating Supply
18.45M XMR
Max Supply
(Not Available)
Zcash ZECRank #30
$224.83 7.52%
Zcash Rank
30
Zcash Price
$224.83
VWAP (24h)
(Not Available)
Price Change (24h)
7.52%
Market Cap
$3.76B
Trading Volume (24H)
$303.54M
Circulating Supply
16.60M ZEC
Max Supply
21.00M ZEC
Zcash Historical Data Price Chart
Swap XMR to ZEC Instantly on SecureShift
Already deep in the privacy world with Monero and want to diversify into Zcash? SecureShift lets you convert XMR to ZEC in a single, simple flow. No account, no balances stuck on an exchange, no order books. You send Monero, and Zcash arrives directly in your own wallet.
It’s a non-custodial, wallet-to-wallet swap designed for privacy-focused users.
Why Swap Monero (XMR) to Zcash (ZEC)?
Diversify Your Privacy Stack
Monero and Zcash both focus on privacy, but they use different technologies:
- Monero (XMR) uses ring signatures, stealth addresses, and confidential transactions.
- Zcash (ZEC) uses zk-SNARKs with optional shielded transactions.
Holding only one privacy coin ties you to a single codebase and community. Swapping XMR to ZEC spreads your exposure while keeping your core thesis: private digital money.
Tap Into the Zcash Ecosystem
Some services, wallets, and integrations support ZEC first or exclusively. Zcash offers:
- Optional transparent and shielded addresses
- Different wallet tooling and UX
- Listings on platforms that may not support XMR
Converting part of your XMR stack to ZEC lets you access this ecosystem without going through KYC-heavy on-ramps.
Move Between Privacy Models Without Friction
With SecureShift, you don’t create an account or park funds in a custodial wallet. You simply swap from one privacy coin to another, directly between your own wallets.
Hedge Protocol and Regulatory Risk
No one knows which privacy approach or regulatory stance will age better. Keeping everything in a single privacy coin is a single point of failure. Moving between XMR and ZEC over time helps make your privacy stack more resilient.
How to Swap XMR to ZEC on SecureShift
- Select the XMR → ZEC pair
Choose Monero as the coin you send and Zcash as the coin you want to receive. - Enter your Monero amount
Type how much XMR you want to swap. The interface instantly shows an estimated ZEC amount, with fees already taken into account. - Paste your Zcash address
Use your personal ZEC wallet address, transparent or shielded, depending on your needs. Always double-check the first and last characters. - Review the quote
Check the estimated ZEC payout, included fees, and the time window you have to send XMR. - Send XMR to the deposit address
From your Monero wallet, send the exact amount of XMR shown. Remember that XMR confirmations can take longer than some UTXO-based coins. - Receive ZEC automatically
Once your XMR transaction receives the required confirmations, SecureShift completes the swap and sends ZEC directly to your wallet. No extra clicks or manual claiming.
The entire process remains wallet-to-wallet with no custodial step in the middle.
Recommended Wallets for XMR and ZEC
Good Monero (XMR) Wallets
Desktop
- Monero GUI Wallet – Official full-node wallet with advanced controls and strong privacy.
- Feather Wallet – Lightweight XMR wallet with a clean interface and powerful features.
Mobile
- Monerujo (Android) – Well-maintained, supports remote nodes, ideal for mobile XMR users.
- Cake Wallet – Popular XMR wallet with a user-friendly mobile interface.
For maximum privacy, consider using your own node or a trusted remote node rather than random defaults.
Good Zcash (ZEC) Wallets
Desktop
- ZecWallet Lite / FullNode – Built for Zcash with support for shielded (z-) addresses.
Mobile
- YWallet – Strong Zcash support including shielded transactions.
- Nighthawk Wallet – Privacy-focused mobile wallet for ZEC with z-addr support.
Hardware
- Ledger – Secure long-term ZEC storage when used with a compatible desktop or mobile interface.
If privacy is your goal, make sure your Zcash wallet supports shielded (z-) addresses, not just transparent (t-) addresses.
XMR → ZEC Swap Tips
- Use correct networks only
XMR must come from the Monero network, and ZEC is delivered on the Zcash network. Do not use wrapped versions on other chains for this swap. - Choose transparent vs shielded ZEC carefully
If you want maximum privacy, use a shielded (z-) address. If you need compatibility with more services, you may opt for a transparent (t-) address. - Respect the time window
Send your XMR before the quote expires. Waiting too long can cause rate changes and may require a new quote. - Test first for large swaps
For big conversions, do a smaller test swap (e.g., 0.2 XMR → ZEC) to confirm everything works as expected. - Keep your own records
For accounting, compliance, or personal tracking, save: swap IDs, transaction hashes for both XMR and ZEC, and timestamps.
About Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC)
Monero (XMR)
Monero is a privacy-first cryptocurrency where transactions are private by default. It hides sender, receiver, and amount on-chain using ring signatures, stealth addresses, and confidential transactions. XMR is widely used by people who want strong, default financial privacy and fungible coins that can't be easily blacklisted based on their history.
Zcash (ZEC)
Zcash offers privacy with choice. Users can operate with transparent addresses that behave like Bitcoin-style addresses, or shielded addresses that hide sender, receiver, and amount using zk-SNARKs. This flexibility makes ZEC suitable both for privacy-focused users and for those who sometimes need auditable or semi-transparent transactions.
Swapping XMR to ZEC allows you to stay in the privacy ecosystem while shifting between default privacy (Monero) and optional, cryptographically verifiable privacy (Zcash).
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Frequently Asked Questions
XMR confirmations are slower than many UTXO-based coins, so swaps may take a bit longer than BTC-based conversions. Once your XMR transaction is confirmed and within the quote window, ZEC is usually sent out quickly.
Yes. There is a dynamic minimum to ensure that network and service fees do not consume the entire amount. The exact minimum is always displayed in the SecureShift swap widget before you start.
There may be upper limits based on liquidity and risk controls. If you enter an amount above the supported maximum, the form will notify you. For very large swaps, consider splitting the total into several smaller transactions.
For normal usage, no account or KYC is required. SecureShift is non-custodial and account-free. However, if a transaction is flagged as high-risk under AML policies, additional information or a refund may be required.
No. All applicable network and service fees are included in the estimate shown before you send XMR. What you see in the quote is what you can expect to receive, aside from normal market volatility.
Yes. SecureShift also supports ZEC → XMR swaps, using the same non-custodial, wallet-to-wallet process.
