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How to buy Zcash in the US

What works in the US: exchanges that sell ZEC there, local ways to pay, any rules to know about, and the routes that work anywhere.

Rules to know

  • There is no federal ban on ZEC. In New York only firms licensed there can sell it: Gemini and Robinhood do, while Kraken and Binance.US don't serve the state. robinhood.com

Exchanges that sell ZEC in the US

  • Gemini

    Shielded withdrawals

    Licensed by New York's financial regulator to offer ZEC, including to New York residents. Withdraws to shielded addresses.

    Source: gemini.com

  • Coinbase

    Transparent withdrawals

    Availability in New York is unconfirmed.

    Source: coinbase.com

  • Robinhood

    Transparent withdrawals

    Listed ZEC in April 2026, including in New York. Withdrawals go to transparent addresses only, and it doesn't accept ZEC deposits.

    Source: robinhood.com

  • Kraken

    Transparent withdrawals

    Not available to residents of New York or Maine.

    Source: support.kraken.com

  • Binance.US

    Not available in several states, including New York, Texas and Washington. Check its state list.

    Source: support.binance.us

Exchanges know who you are. Withdraw to a wallet you control, and shield ZEC that arrives at a transparent address. Read the basics.

Local ways to pay

  • ACH bank transfer. Free deposits on Kraken. Withdrawals may be held for 7 days after a deposit. support.kraken.com

Guides for the US

GeminiA regulated exchange that lets you withdraw ZEC straight to a shielded address.
Arrives shieldedCustodialID requiredFrom cashFrom crypto
Coinbase, Kraken and other big exchangesBuy with local currency on a licensed exchange, then withdraw and shield.
Shield afterCustodialID requiredFrom cashFrom crypto

Routes that work anywhere

These need no account with a company in the US, so they generally work wherever you are. You need a wallet and some other crypto to start. Check the law where you live and each service's terms for your country.

Zodl wallet swapSwap BTC, ETH, USDC and dozens more into ZEC from inside the Zodl app.
Arrives shieldedNon-custodialNo IDFrom crypto
Cake WalletA multi-coin privacy wallet with shielded ZEC and built-in cross-chain swaps.
Arrives shieldedNon-custodialNo IDFrom crypto
Edge Wallet with MayaPrivate ZEC swaps through Maya Protocol's decentralized liquidity pools.
Arrives shieldedNon-custodialNo IDFrom crypto
LeoDexA web swap aggregator. Send from any wallet or exchange to a one-time deposit address.
Arrives shieldedNon-custodialNo IDFrom crypto
NEAR IntentsThe cross-chain swap network behind most decentralized ZEC volume.
Shield afterNon-custodialNo IDFrom crypto
Instant swap servicesSimpleSwap, StealthEX, Godex. Compare them in the directory.
Komodo WalletA wallet with a built-in peer-to-peer order book for swapping coins directly.
Shield afterNon-custodialNo IDFrom crypto
BisqA desktop peer-to-peer marketplace that runs over Tor.
Shield afterNon-custodialNo IDFrom cashFrom crypto

Good to know

Last checked 2 October 2026. Rules and listings change often, so confirm on each official site before you send money.