Confirm the pair and the network
Check that both the asset and its network are supported, and that you are sending on the same network the receiving wallet expects. USDT on the wrong chain is the classic mistake.
Swap Box
Swap one coin for another without spinning up a full exchange account.
Sometimes you do not want to deposit to an exchange, place an order, and withdraw just to turn one coin into another. You want to send asset A and receive asset B at a known address. That is the entire job of a swap, and it is what the Swap Box is built around.
ChangeNOW is the non-custodial instant swap we point to here. You do not hand over custody or, for most flows, create an account. The trade-off is that you own every detail: the right network, the right address, the minimums, and the fact that a quote is an estimate until the swap settles.
Route fit
Who This Box Is For
You want to convert between two coins without depositing to a full exchange.
You prefer a non-custodial flow where funds are not parked in someone else's account.
You are moving a less common pair that is annoying to trade on an order book.
You want a quick conversion but still want to verify networks and addresses first.
Read the quote as an estimate
A swap quote reflects current conditions. Fixed-rate options reduce surprises, while floating rates can shift between the time you start and the time the swap settles.
Use the calculators around the swap
When fees and networks matter, the USDT and transfer calculators help you estimate totals before and after the swap so the final amount is not a surprise.
Operator playbook
How to run a swap without losing funds to a typo
Most swap horror stories are not hacks. They are a wrong network, an unverified address, or a missing memo. This sequence prevents all three.
- 01Pick the pair and check both networksConfirm the send asset, the receive asset, and the exact networks for each. The same coin can exist on several chains, and they are not interchangeable.
- 02Paste and re-read the receiving addressCopy the destination address directly from the receiving wallet, never type it. Check the first and last characters, and add any required memo or tag.
- 03Send a small test for large amountsFor a meaningful conversion, run a small amount first. Confirm it lands correctly before you send the rest.
- 04Watch the swap to completionKeep the swap page or transaction ID until the funds arrive. If timing slips because the network is busy, you will know where to look instead of panicking.
Before You Click
The wrong network can be unrecoverable
Sending the right coin over the wrong chain, or to an address that does not support it, can mean the funds are gone for good. Network selection is the step to slow down on.
Quotes and timing can move
Rates and completion times shift when markets and networks are congested. A floating quote at the start is not a guaranteed amount at the end.
Verify the address and memo
Always confirm the receiving address, any required memo or tag, and the exact ticker before you send. There is no undo button on a confirmed transfer.
Straight answers
Questions People Actually Ask
Do I need an account to swap?+
For most ChangeNOW flows you do not create a traditional account, and the swap is non-custodial, meaning you are not depositing funds into a held balance. You send from your own wallet and receive into your own wallet.
Why is the amount I receive different from the quote?+
Quotes reflect market conditions at the moment you see them. With floating rates the final amount can change between starting and settling the swap, and network fees are deducted along the way. Fixed-rate options reduce this variation.
What is the most common way people lose funds in a swap?+
Network and address mistakes, not hacks. Sending an asset on the wrong chain, pasting an address that does not match the asset, or skipping a required memo are the usual causes. Verifying both before sending prevents nearly all of them.
Should I use a swap or an exchange?+
Use a swap when you want a quick, direct, non-custodial conversion without order books. Use an exchange when you want order types, deeper liquidity for large size, or you are already keeping funds there. They solve different problems.
Connected routes
Tools and routes that pair with swapping
Pair checked, address verified, network confirmed?
When the details line up, ChangeNOW is the non-custodial swap route inside the box. Send a test for large amounts and watch it land.