No KYC
The no-KYC crypto exchange that is no-KYC all the way down
AltoSwap is a no-KYC crypto exchange aggregator. It never asks who you are, and by default it routes your swap only through exchanges that do not ask either, then picks the one paying the most. 2,600+ coins, no account, no email, no documents.
Most 'no-KYC' sites only mean they won't ask. The exchange behind the swap is a different matter. Some will freeze a deposit and demand a passport. That is the gap this page explains, and the gap the KYC filter in the swap form closes.
What 'no KYC' means here, in three layers
- 1
AltoSwap asks for nothing
There is no account system at all. No sign-up form exists to fill in, so there is no name, email, phone number or document for us to hold, lose or hand over.
- 2
The default route is no-KYC too
Every exchange is graded A to D for how it treats flagged transactions. The swap form starts on 'No KYC': only A-rated exchanges, which do not run identity checks.
- 3
You see the grade before you commit
Want a better rate from a wider pool? Switch the filter to A-B or All. The grade is printed on every offer, so trading privacy for price is a choice, never a surprise.
What you are never asked for
- Name or date of birth
- Email address or phone number
- Passport, ID card or driving licence
- Selfie or video verification
- Proof of address or source of funds
- A password or account
Everything a swap needs
- The coin you send and the coin you want
- The amount
- The address to pay you at
- Optionally, a refund address
That record is deleted 14 days after the swap is created.
The KYC ratings
| Grade | Policy | In the swap form |
|---|---|---|
| A | No KYCThe exchange does not ask for identity documents. This is the default route. | Shown on 'No KYC' (default) |
| B | Rarely asksVerification is uncommon, and refunds are made without it. | Added on 'A-B' |
| C | May ask if flaggedAutomated risk checks can trigger a verification request. | Only on 'All' |
| D | Can hold fundsA flagged swap may be held until verification is completed. | Only on 'All' |
More detail in the guide KYC ratings A-D explained.
No-KYC swap, KYC exchange or DEX?
| AltoSwap | KYC exchange | DEX | Single instant exchange | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account needed | No | Yes, with email and password | No, wallet connection | No |
| Identity documents | None; no-KYC exchanges by default | ID and selfie before trading | None | Depends on that one exchange |
| Who holds your coins | You, apart from the minutes of the swap | The exchange, in your balance | You | You, apart from the minutes of the swap |
| Native coins on both sides | Yes | Yes | Mostly wrapped or bridged tokens | Yes |
| Rate you get | Best of 20+ exchanges, compared live | That exchange's order book | That pool's liquidity | One exchange's quote |
| Time for a first swap | Minutes | Hours to days, including sign-up | Minutes | Minutes |
| Buy with a bank card | No, crypto to crypto only | Yes | No | Usually no |
No KYC is not the same as no rules
Exchanges still screen deposits. Every provider runs automated checks on incoming coins. A-rated exchanges do this without asking you for documents; that is what the grade means.
Blockchains are public. Not being asked for ID does not hide a Bitcoin or Ethereum transaction. See how anonymous a swap really is.
The law still applies to you. Tax and local regulations cover swaps like any other trade, and the service may not be used for illegal activity or from sanctioned regions.
Popular no-KYC pairs
No-KYC exchange: questions and answers
Which crypto exchange does not require KYC?
Instant, non-custodial swap services generally do not require KYC, because you never open an account or hold a balance with them. AltoSwap aggregates 20+ of these services and, by default, shows only those rated A for KYC (exchanges that do not ask for identity verification), so you can swap 2,600+ assets with no ID, no account and no email.
Is there a limit on no-KYC swaps?
AltoSwap sets no verification tiers: there is no 'unverified limit' that unlocks after you upload documents. Each exchange has its own technical minimum and maximum for a pair, shown in the form; for most pairs the maximum is far above typical retail amounts.
What happens if an exchange asks for KYC anyway?
On the default 'No KYC' filter you only use A-rated exchanges, which do not run identity checks. If you widen the filter and pick a C- or D-rated exchange, its screening can occasionally pause a deposit and ask for information. You can decline and request a refund to your refund address, which is why the form encourages you to add one.
Do I have to verify to withdraw?
There are no withdrawals. The exchange pays the swapped coins directly to the wallet address you entered, in the same operation. Nothing is ever held in an account that could be locked behind verification.
How is a no-KYC swap different from a DEX?
A decentralised exchange trades tokens on one chain through smart contracts and usually needs wrapped assets or a bridge to cross chains. A no-KYC swap converts native assets across any chains, for example real BTC to real XMR, in one step, without connecting a wallet or signing contract approvals.
Is using a no-KYC exchange legal?
In most countries it is lawful to swap one crypto asset for another from your own wallet, but regulation varies and changes. You are responsible for following the law where you live, including tax reporting. No-KYC services may not be used for illegal activity or from sanctioned jurisdictions.
How does AltoSwap make money if it is free?
AltoSwap earns a commission from the aggregation partner on completed swaps. That commission is already inside the rate you are quoted. There is no separate charge, sign-up fee or subscription.