Crypto swap FAQ
Everything people ask before sending a first swap — fees and rates, minimum and maximum amounts, whether identity checks apply, how long delivery takes, and what happens when something goes wrong. Ready to trade instead? Start a swap or browse the supported coins.
Fees and rates
What fees do I pay on a SwapRocket swap?
The rate you see already includes everything: the liquidity provider's spread and the network fee needed to deliver your coins. SwapRocket adds no separate account, deposit or withdrawal fee and no markup of its own — SwapRocket may earn a commission from the provider on a completed swap. Spreads vary by provider, pair and size, so compare the quoted amount rather than a headline percentage; the quote is the amount the receiving wallet is expected to get.
Why is the rate different from the price I see on CoinMarketCap?
Index sites show a volume-weighted mid price across dozens of markets. A swap quote is an executable price for your exact size on the route being used, so it includes the spread and the cost of moving the asset on-chain. On thin pairs that gap is wider than on BTC or ETH.
Are network (gas) fees included in the quote?
Yes for the outgoing transfer — the delivery fee on the destination chain is priced into the estimate. The fee you pay to send your deposit from your own wallet is set by your wallet and paid to that network, not to SwapRocket.
Is the quoted rate fixed or floating?
Floating quotes settle at the market rate when your deposit confirms, which usually gives the better result. Fixed-rate routes lock the number for a short window and carry a slightly wider spread to cover that risk. The order screen shows which one applies before you confirm.
Limits and amounts
Is there a minimum swap amount?
Yes, and it is per pair. The minimum has to cover the destination network fee, so it is small for cheap chains (Litecoin, Tron, Solana) and larger for Ethereum mainnet when gas is high. The widget shows the exact minimum as soon as you pick a pair.
Is there a maximum I can swap?
Maximums are set by the liquidity available on the chosen route at that moment, not by an account tier. Large orders are still possible — splitting them into a few smaller swaps often gets a better blended rate and avoids hitting a single provider's ceiling.
What happens if I send less or more than quoted?
Underpayments below the pair minimum cannot be processed automatically and go to the refund flow. Overpayments are normally executed at the current rate for the amount actually received. Always send the exact amount shown on the order page.
KYC, accounts and privacy
Do I need to create an account to swap?
No. A crypto-to-crypto swap needs only the asset pair and a receiving wallet address. There is no sign-up, no password and no balance held with SwapRocket.
Do I have to complete KYC?
Not for swaps. Crypto-to-crypto swaps on SwapRocket do not ask for identity documents — no account, no email, no ID. Identity checks only come up on the fiat side: buying or selling crypto with a card or bank transfer runs through a regulated payment partner, and banking rules require that partner to verify the payer.
What data does SwapRocket keep about my swap?
What is needed to route and support the order: the pair, amounts, timestamps and the addresses involved. There is no identity profile attached because there is no account. See the privacy policy for retention detail.
Are swaps taxable if there is no KYC?
Yes. Tax treatment does not depend on whether you verified your identity — in most jurisdictions a crypto-to-crypto swap is a disposal and a taxable event. Keep the order records for your filings.
Timing and networks
How long does a swap take?
Most complete in 5–20 minutes. The clock is dominated by confirmations on the deposit chain: Bitcoin usually needs 1–2 blocks, Ethereum and most L2s settle within a minute or two, and Monero needs around 10 confirmations.
What if I send on the wrong network?
Assets that exist on several chains (USDT, USDC and most tokens) have a separate deposit address per network. Sending on a network the order was not created for means the deposit may not be creditable automatically — contact support with the transaction hash straight away and do not send more.
My swap is still pending — what should I check?
First confirm the deposit transaction has the required confirmations on a block explorer. Then check the order status page, which shows the live provider state. Anything stuck for longer than an hour after confirmation should go to support with the order ID.
Refunds, safety and support
Can a swap be refunded?
Yes, when it cannot be executed — an amount below the minimum, an expired fixed rate, or a route that fails. Refunds go back to the refund address you supply when creating the order, minus the network fee for sending them, so always provide one.
Is the swap custodial?
No. SwapRocket never holds your balance. Your deposit goes straight to the provider executing the trade and the output goes straight to the wallet address you entered — there is nothing to withdraw afterwards.
What if I entered the wrong receiving address?
Blockchain transfers are irreversible, so an order already delivered to a wrong-but-valid address cannot be recalled. Contact support immediately after creating the order and before your deposit confirms; if the payout has not been sent yet it can sometimes be stopped.
How do I get help with an order?
Use the contact page with your order ID and the deposit transaction hash. Those two items let support trace the order with the provider directly, which is far quicker than a description of the problem alone.
Security and fund safety
Is SwapRocket safe to use?
SwapRocket is non-custodial: your deposit goes directly to the liquidity provider executing the trade and the output is sent straight to your destination wallet. SwapRocket never holds a balance you could lose to a platform hack or withdrawal freeze.
How do I know my order went to a real provider?
Every order shows the executing provider's name, a provider-side transaction ID and an on-chain transaction hash once the payout is broadcast. You can verify the hash on the destination chain's public explorer — it either exists or it doesn't.
What protects me if a swap fails mid-way?
If the provider cannot complete the swap — for example the fixed-rate window expired or the deposit arrived below the minimum — the order enters the refund flow and your deposit is returned to the refund address, minus only the network fee the chain already consumed. Support can trace any order by its ID 24/7.
How can I avoid phishing and fake SwapRocket sites?
Always check the address bar shows swaprocket.com before entering any wallet address. SwapRocket will never DM you first, never ask for your seed phrase or private keys, and never ask you to 'verify' a wallet by sending funds. Support only needs your order ID to help.
Supported coins and networks
Which cryptocurrencies can I swap on SwapRocket?
SwapRocket supports 1,000+ assets across the major chains — Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Tron, BNB Chain, Litecoin, Monero, stablecoins like USDT and USDC on multiple networks, and a long tail of altcoins. The full list with live availability is on the supported coins page.
Does the network I choose matter?
Yes. The same token can exist on several networks — USDT on Ethereum, Tron, BNB Chain and Solana are different assets for delivery purposes. Always pick the network your receiving wallet actually supports; sending on the wrong network is the most common cause of lost funds.
Why is a coin or pair temporarily unavailable?
Availability follows provider liquidity. A coin can be paused for wallet maintenance on the provider side, extreme network congestion, or delisting. Unavailable assets are greyed out in the picker and return automatically once providers re-enable them.
Can I buy crypto with a card or sell for fiat?
Yes. The Buy and Sell tabs route through regulated payment partners, so a card or bank transfer purchase delivers crypto straight to your wallet, and selling pays out to your bank. Unlike crypto-to-crypto swaps, fiat orders require identity verification with the payment partner — that's a banking rule, not a SwapRocket one.
Still stuck?
Read the wider full FAQ library, follow the step-by-step how to swap crypto guide, or contact support with your order ID.
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