Swap
Services that convert one cryptocurrency to another without an account. Custody windows, rate spreads, and verification triggers differ by operator.
16 zero KYC · 10 light KYC
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How to choose
A swap service converts one cryptocurrency into another. Most listings here take one of two shapes: instant exchangers that receive a deposit, execute the conversion, and pay out to a destination address, and aggregators that route the same order across several exchangers and show the competing rates. Neither shape requires an account for typical amounts, and most orders complete in minutes.
The tradeoffs that matter are custody and screening. An instant exchanger holds the funds between deposit and payout, so a failure, freeze, or seizure during that window falls on the order in flight. Many operators also run chain-analysis screening and reserve the right to hold a deposit pending identity documents even though signup asks for nothing; that posture is recorded as light KYC, with the documented trigger noted on each record. Jurisdiction is often unpublished in this category, and the record marks confidence where incorporation is known.
- The KYC triggers field on the record: the documented conditions that turn a no-signup swap into an identity request.
- Whether the quoted rate is fixed or floating, and the refund path if the operator refuses a deposit.
- Monero support, when the destination chain’s privacy properties matter.
- Jurisdiction and its confidence level on the record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do crypto swap services require an account?
The listings here record order-based flows without registration for typical sizes. No account does not mean no data: the operator sees deposit and payout addresses, amounts, and connection metadata for the session.
What does a light KYC rating mean for a swap service?
Signup asks for nothing, but the operator’s terms allow holding a deposit until identity documents are provided when a risk screen flags it. Each record states the documented trigger where the operator publishes one.
Who holds the funds during a swap?
Instant exchangers take custody between deposit and payout, usually for minutes. Aggregators route the order to an exchanger, which takes the same custody. A failure, freeze, or seizure during that window affects the amount in flight.
Does swapping remove transaction history?
A swap changes the asset, not the record. Both legs are written to their chains. A leg into Monero moves value onto a chain where amounts, senders, and recipients are not publicly readable.
Why was a deposit held or refunded?
Operators screen deposits with chain-analysis tools and may hold funds linked to flagged sources. Terms differ by operator. The service page links the published policy where one exists.