Tunnel in 3 steps
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Set the XMR amount and paste your Zcash receive address — match transparent or shielded format to your wallet.
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Create the order to lock the quote and see the Monero deposit address.
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Send XMR on Monero mainnet. After confirmations, ZEC is paid to your wallet.
Before you broadcast
- Monero requires confirmations before payout — allow your wallet to finish syncing after receipt.
- Monero hides amounts on-chain by default; ZEC may use transparent or shielded addresses — pick the type your wallet supports.
- Use a fresh Monero subaddress for each swap. Shielded ZEC may take longer to appear in some wallets.
- Both sides are privacy-focused chains — double-check address formats before sending.
Monero — private by default
Monero uses ring signatures and one-time addresses so amounts and addresses stay confidential on-chain.
Monero wallet sync
An out-of-sync wallet may not display incoming funds even after the order shows a payout.
Compare your wallet block height with a public Monero explorer before opening a support ticket.
Zcash — optional shielded privacy
ZEC supports transparent and shielded addresses — pick the receive format your wallet actually supports.
ZEC receipt troubleshooting
Confirm address type matches your wallet. Rescan the blockchain in your Zcash client if needed.
Transparent vs shielded payouts
Zcash supports both transparent (t-) and shielded (z-) addresses — they are not interchangeable.
- Use the address type your wallet actually supports before placing the order.
- Shielded payouts may take longer to appear depending on wallet software.
- If the order shows a sent tx but balance is zero, rescan the chain in your Zcash client first.
Before you swap
Avoid wrong-network deposits and address format mistakes — read these guides first.
Coin swap hubs
More no-KYC swap pairs and guides for each asset.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need KYC to swap XMR for ZEC on TunnelSwap?
No. TunnelSwap is an anonymous no-KYC, privacy-first exchange. There is no account, no ID upload, and no standing balance for Monero → Zcash swaps.
How fast is a XMR → ZEC swap?
Most routes settle within minutes. Final timing follows Monero mainnet deposit confirmations and Zcash mainnet payout speed.
Does TunnelSwap hold my XMR or ZEC?
No. You fund the deposit from your wallet and ZEC is sent straight to the address you paste — non-custodial, wallet to wallet.
What if I use the wrong network for XMR?
Only send on the network shown for the order (Monero mainnet). Wrong-chain deposits can be unrecoverable — review the safety guides before you broadcast.