Three steps on Web3Swap
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Enter the ZEC size and paste the USD Coin payout address for ERC-20 on Ethereum on this Web3Swap ticket.
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Confirm Exchange to lock the live Web3Swap quote and reveal this ticket’s deposit details.
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Broadcast exactly that ZEC amount to the deposit. After Zcash mainnet confirms, USDC is paid to your wallet.
Before you broadcast
- Zcash confirmations follow mainnet block times — usually a few minutes.
- Transparent (t-) and shielded (z-) addresses are not interchangeable — use the type your order specifies.
- Shielded payouts may take longer to appear depending on wallet support.
- If USDC is late, refresh your wallet and re-check the ticket. When a payout hash is already listed, email or SimpleX support with your Exchange ID — Web3Swap has no login that lists expired orders.
Zcash tickets — transparent vs shielded
Zcash Web3Swap tickets lock either a transparent or shielded receive format on-screen. Sending the other type is the most common reason ZEC never credits.
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.
USDC tickets — ERC-20 unless the badge says otherwise
USD Coin on Ethereum mainnet is the default on this hub. A Solana or L2 USDC send will not credit an ERC-20 Web3Swap deposit — match the mint before you broadcast.
USDC not credited?
Verify your wallet is on Ethereum mainnet and the token contract matches official USDC on Ethereum.
When will USDC arrive?
ERC-20 USDC payouts follow Ethereum block times — usually minutes after your deposit confirms.
- Confirm your wallet is set to Ethereum mainnet, not Polygon, Base, or another L2.
- Add the official USDC token contract in your wallet if the balance does not appear automatically.
- Check the payout tx hash on Etherscan if your wallet shows no incoming transfer.
Why traders swap into USDC
USDC is widely used in DeFi and on exchanges that prefer a regulated dollar stablecoin.
On Ethereum mainnet it pairs naturally with ETH gas and most ERC-20 trading pairs.
Deposit checklist
Chain mismatches and bad addresses are the usual failure modes — skim these notes before you fund the deposit.
Asset hubs
More anonymous no-KYC lanes and chain notes for each coin.
FAQ for this route
Do I need KYC or a Web3Swap login for ZEC → USDC?
No. A standard Zcash → USD Coin ticket on Web3Swap skips signup and ID upload. You stay self-custodial on both legs.
How soon does USDC usually arrive?
After the Zcash mainnet deposit is final, many payouts leave within minutes. Congestion on Zcash mainnet or ERC-20 on Ethereum can stretch that — mempools and fees set the clock, not a compliance hold.
Does Web3Swap custody my ZEC or USDC?
No. You broadcast ZEC from a wallet you control; USDC pays only to the address you paste. Nothing sits as a named Web3Swap balance.
What if I send ZEC on the wrong rail?
Match Zcash mainnet exactly as printed on the Web3Swap ticket badge. A wrong-chain deposit often cannot be credited automatically — verify before you broadcast.