How do I use MoonPay swap?

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Convert one cryptocurrency into another one easily with MoonPay Swaps — even go between different chains. So you can diversify your crypto portfolio, catch market trends, and get utility tokens quickly and easily.

Benefits of MoonPay Swap

  • Trade cryptocurrencies and diversify your portfolio easily.

  • Stay ahead of market trends by quickly executing cryptocurrency swaps.

  • Our system uses current market data to give real-time asset exchange rates.

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Note:

MoonPay does not charge processing fees. However, there will be network fees for the blockchain in your order.

Supported chain

MoonPay supports 24 swap pairs across all major Layer 1 and 2 chains. This includes popular chains such as Bitcoin, Solana, Ethereum, Binance Chain, and Stellar. More chains are coming. Our customers can customize their swap because they can choose from different options.

Our guide to using Swap

Getting started with Swap on MoonPay couldn't be easier! Just follow the simple steps below if using the MoonPay app or web browser to get started.

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Note:

While you can exchange using the MoonPay website, we recommend you use the MoonPay app.

MoonPay App

  1. Tap the Swap button on the home screen.

  2. Select the cryptocurrency you want to swap and its amount.

  3. Click on the Continue button to proceed.

  4. Find your external wallet using WalletConnect.

  5. Click Connect to confirm the link in your wallet app.

  6. Specify the cryptocurrency and the amount. After that, click Continue.

  7. Click Confirm swap to continue.

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    Note:

    MoonPay Swap has a feature to select the maximum transaction amount from your connected wallet that will automatically calculate the fees required by the blockchain.

Steps 3-7 button in the MoonPay app on how to swap.

Steps 3-7 button in the MoonPay app on how to swap.

  1. Provide a destination wallet address that you personally own.
  2. Click Continue.

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Note:

For first-time customers, you may be prompted to enter basic details and verify your account. Identity verification may be required per local laws and regulations of the country where you are based.

  1. Finally, you’ll be taken to your wallet to approve the transaction.
  2. Check the progress in the Recent Activity section.
Steps 9-11 in the MoonPay app on how to swap.

Steps 9-11 in the MoonPay app on how to swap.

Web Browser

  1. Go to MoonPay’s widget (https://www.moonpay.com/swap).

  2. Select the cryptocurrency you want to swap and its amount.

  3. Click on the Use WalletConnect button to proceed.

  4. Find your external wallet using WalletConnect.

  5. Click Connect to confirm the link in your wallet platform.

  6. Select the cryptocurrency, type your base amount to Swap.

  7. Click Continue.

Steps 3-7 on the MoonPay website on how to swap.

Steps 3-7 on the MoonPay website on how to swap.

  1. Review the swap details and click the Swap button to confirm the operation.
  2. Click View on Block Explorer to check the progress.
  3. You can also click the Trade History button on the main menu to check the progress in our tracker.
Steps 8-10 on the MoonPay website on how to swap.

Steps 8-10 on the MoonPay website on how to swap.

Depending on blockchain speeds, your Swap order typically takes a few minutes to hours. We'll email you a receipt to track the entire process, and the tracker screen will link you to the blockchain explorer.

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Note:

Soon you can swap between cryptocurrencies held in your MoonPay ETH, ERC-20, or BTC wallets!

Updated 3 months ago