Buy Zcash with USDT and receive it at your shielded u1 address, with no account and no identity check. The default deposit network is Ethereum (ERC-20) and the token picker offers USDT on other networks. The quote shows the rate and the 2% fee before you send, and the payout lands about 10 minutes later.
Where your ZEC lands
Shielded address (u1… or zs1…) by default: nothing about the payout is visible on chain. Transparent t1 addresses work if that is what your wallet gives you. tex1 addresses are refused. Zodl, Ywallet, Zingo and the Ledger Zcash Shielded app all give you a u1 address.
How the USDT to ZEC swap works
- Enter the amount and your Zcash address.
- Send USDT to the deposit address on the network you picked. Compliance screening runs before the swap. A deposit that fails screening is refunded: the order moves to a refund state and asks you for a refund address. Nothing is held.
- Receive ZEC at your address.
Fees, minimum and time for this route
- Fee: 2% of the amount because Zcash is the destination, plus a Hyperliquid taker fee of about 0.03%.
- Minimum: about $20.
- Time: about 10 minutes end to end.
Times are approximate for the default network, from deposit detection to swap completion. Confirmations, order size and your selected network can change the timing.
Frequently asked questions
Which USDT networks can I send from?
Ethereum by default, and the rest are in the token picker. USDT on Tron is a payout network, not a deposit network.
Can I receive to a shielded address?
Yes. u1 and zs1 addresses are the default, t1 works, tex1 is refused.
What is the fee?
2% into ZEC, shown in the quote before you send.
Do I need an account or KYC?
No. Screening runs on the deposit before the swap; a blocked deposit is refunded, not held.