Crypto Exchange Pairs
Find a crypto exchange pair by starting with two choices: the asset you have and the asset you want to receive. Open the pair in that order, then use the exchange form to check the available networks and see an estimate for your amount.
For example, Litecoin to Monero means you send LTC and receive XMR. If you already hold Monero and want Litecoin, look for the reverse direction and request a separate quote.
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Choose the pair that matches your goal
The pair tells you which assets are being exchanged. The sending and receiving networks tell you how those assets move. Check both before funding the order, especially when a token uses the same ticker on multiple blockchains.
| What you want to do | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Exchange one cryptocurrency for another | A pair with your current asset first and your desired asset second |
| Receive crypto on another blockchain | An available route that matches both your sending network and the destination network |
| Move crypto from an exchange to your own wallet without changing the asset or network | A withdrawal from the platform that holds your balance |
If you cannot find the pair you want, check the available options in the Swapuz exchange form. Review the quote there for your exact amount and network combination. Use the current exchange form to confirm availability before sending any funds.
How to exchange crypto on Swapuz
Once you have found a pair, the exchange form takes you from the quote to the payment instructions. Have your receiving details ready before creating the order.
- Choose the assets and networks. Select the cryptocurrency you want to send and the one you want to receive. Match the sending network to your wallet or withdrawal platform, and the receiving network to your destination.
- Enter your amount and review the quote. Check the amount you will send, the estimated receipt and the available rate options. If your sending platform deducts a withdrawal fee, check how much will reach the order.
- Add the recipient and create the order. Copy the address from the destination's receiving screen. Include a memo or tag if the destination requires one, and save your order ID.
- Send the deposit and follow the payout. Use the payment details for that order and send the specified amount within the payment window. Keep the transaction reference so you can identify the deposit while it confirms and the exchange is processed.
See the Swapuz exchange guide for the order screens and processing stages.
Check both networks for a cross-chain swap
To swap crypto across blockchains, choose a route that explicitly supports the network you are sending from and the network you want to receive on. Your sending wallet uses the deposit instructions for the first network. Your receiving wallet or platform must support the output asset on the second.
An address can look familiar even when you have selected the wrong network. Copy the receiving details from the destination for the network shown in the quote. If the route is unavailable, do not send funds on a substitute network.
Read the two sides of the order separately:
- You send: these details tell your wallet or withdrawal platform how to pay Swapuz.
- You receive: these details tell Swapuz where to deliver the output asset.
- Payment window: use the current order's instructions rather than details saved from a previous exchange.
Swap or withdraw: which do you need?
If you want to transfer crypto from an exchange to a wallet and keep the same asset on the same network, use the exchange's withdrawal function. Open the receiving screen in your wallet, copy the address for that asset and network, and check the withdrawal preview before confirming. For a cold wallet, verify the receiving address on the hardware device when prompted.
The same distinction applies when you move funds between exchanges. Start with the receiving exchange's deposit instructions, including any required memo or tag. Use a swap when you want to change the asset or need an available route to a different blockchain.