Scan with your phone to get the appHow to buy Zcash (ZEC)
Cheapest place to buy $1,000 of ZEC right now: HTX (+0.12% · withdrawal $1.22)
Where to buy cheapest ZEC
- Calculating from exchange order books…
Effective price is calculated from the order book at the time of viewing, after deducting the exchange's cheapest withdrawal fee on the coin's native network; trading fees are not included. * Exchange does not publish withdrawal fees via API: an estimated fee is used (the median of exchanges that do). Fee schedule by exchange →
ZEC price right now: $1,221.28. The most common way: open an account on a reputable exchange that lists ZEC, deposit funds, then buy ZEC in the Spot market.
Estimate (before fees):
- $100 → about 0.08188 ZEC
- $500 → about 0.4094 ZEC
- $1,000 → about 0.8188 ZEC
Step 1 — Pick an exchange that has ZEC
Exchanges trading ZEC, ranked by trust score and volume. Pick one that is allowed to operate in your country.
| Exchanges | Price | Open account |
|---|---|---|
| OKX Top pick Vol 24h $46.98M · Trust score 6.9/10 | $1,221.85 | Sign up |
| Coinbase Vol 24h $40.50M · Trust score 5.8/10 | $1,220.50 | Sign up |
| Gate Vol 24h $31.09M · Trust score 5.6/10 | $1,221.92 | Sign up |
| HTX Vol 24h $1.82M · Trust score 5.6/10 | $1,220.76 | Sign up |
| KuCoin Vol 24h $21.86M · Trust score 5.3/10 | $1,222.35 | Sign up |
| Bitget Vol 24h $7.96M · Trust score 5.1/10 | $1,221.41 | Sign up |
| Kraken Vol 24h $12.43M · Trust score 5.0/10 | $1,219.96 | Sign up |
| MEXC Vol 24h $1.48M · Trust score 5.0/10 | $1,221.76 | Sign up |
We don't recommend Binance: withdrawals of most major coins are currently paused there.
Step 2 — Create an account and verify your identity
Sign up with your email or phone number, verify your identity (KYC) with an ID document as the exchange requires, then turn on 2-step verification (2FA) to protect your account.
Step 3 — Deposit funds to the exchange
- Bank transfer or card: open the exchange's Deposit / Buy crypto section and choose your currency. Cards are faster but usually cost more than bank transfers.
Step 4 — Buy ZEC
Go to the Spot market, find the ZEC/USDT pair (or ZEC with your own currency if the exchange has it), then place a market order to buy now or a limit order to buy at the price you choose.
Step 5 — Withdraw to your own wallet (optional)
For the long term, many people withdraw coins to their own wallet (self-custody). Choose a network the receiving wallet supports; different networks have different fees.
Cheapest way to withdraw ZEC
- Zcash main network · Bitget · 0.0005 ZEC (≈ $0.611)
Compare ZEC withdrawal fees by network across 8 exchanges → · How to move coins between exchanges and pick a network
Safety tips
- Only use exchanges allowed to operate in your country, and download apps from the exchange's official website.
- No one from an exchange or from CoinXview will message you privately to guide you in buying or selling — that's a scam.
- Turn on 2-step verification (2FA) for your exchange account.
- Only invest money you can afford to lose; crypto prices are very volatile.
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FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy ZEC?
When this page was built, the cheapest place to buy $1,000 of ZEC was HTX: effective price $1,222.69 (+0.12% vs the market price), after withdrawal fees.
Where can I buy ZEC?
ZEC is traded on OKX, Coinbase, Gate, HTX. Our pick is OKX (highest trust score and volume among the exchanges we track).
Can I buy ZEC with USD?
Yes: deposit USD to an exchange by bank transfer, card or the P2P market, then buy ZEC in the Spot market.
How much is 1 ZEC in USD?
About $1,221 ($1,221.28), updated live.