Networks and wallets for DOT to BCH
Polkadot Hub (Asset Hub, native DOT)
Check the chain named in the deposit instructions. Native DOT on Polkadot Hub, also called Asset Hub, is held on a different chain from DOT on the Relay Chain, even if the address looks the same.
Bitcoin Cash mainnet
Generate a Bitcoin Cash receive address, preferably in the wallet’s CashAddr format where the provider accepts it. Check the asset and network even if a legacy address looks like a Bitcoin address.
Check DOT deposit and BCH payout availability separately. The live service needs to accept your source network and offer the destination network that your BCH wallet expects.
How to convert DOT to BCH
- Enter the DOT amount to see the estimated BCH payout.
- Enter a receiving address on Bitcoin Cash mainnet and a refund address on Polkadot Hub mainnet · native DOT. Check any destination tag your wallet requires.
- When the route accepts orders, review the exact amounts and follow the deposit instructions. Submit the DOT transaction ID and use your private order link to track the BCH payout.
How to compare DOT to BCH rates
For a rough pre-fee estimate, multiply the DOT amount by the rate expressed in BCH per DOT. Then compare the actual BCH payout for the same DOT amount and network. Check whether the withdrawal fee comes out of what you send or is charged separately.
Swap Crypto has a $100 minimum. Estimates use market prices before fees. The order page shows the exact send and receive amounts, and your wallet may charge a separate network fee for sending the deposit.