Swap Bitcoin (BTC) to USD Coin USDC (ERC-20)

Compare offers from partner exchanges and get your USDC (ERC-20) straight to your wallet.

BTC to USDC (ERC-20) at a glance

Partners that list both coins: 4: Exolix, ChangeNOW, StealthEX, and SideShift.ai
You send: BTC on Bitcoin
You get: USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20)
USDC token contract on Ethereum (ERC-20): 0xa0b86991c6218b36c1d19d4a2e9eb0ce3606eb48Check it on Etherscan (opens in a new tab)
Your USDC address on Ethereum (ERC-20): Starts with 0x and has 42 characters.
Networks for BTC: 6: Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning, Liquid Network, BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Solana (SPL), and OP Mainnet (Optimism)
Networks for USDC: 25: Ethereum (ERC-20), Arc, BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Tron (TRC-20), Solana (SPL), Polygon (PoS), Arbitrum One, OP Mainnet (Optimism), Base, Avalanche C-Chain, zkSync Era, Stellar, NEAR Protocol, Sui, Aptos, Algorand, Polkadot, Sonic, Mantle, HyperEVM, Sei, Monad, Celo, Ronin, and Whitechain
Confirmation on Bitcoin: Usually 20–60 minutes
Confirmation on Ethereum (ERC-20): Usually 2–10 minutes
Offers for 0.1 BTC: 3 partners we asked made an offer
Minimum: 0.0000212 BTC
Time the partners state: 2–30 minutes after your deposit is confirmed

Coin lists checked: October 19, 2026 at 7:39 PM UTC.

Offers checked: October 19, 2026 at 7:39 PM UTC. Offers and minimums change with the market; the swap card asks the partners again.

Partners that need your details to make an offer answer only when you ask for offers on the swap card.

How to swap BTC to USDC (ERC-20)

Step 1
Enter the amount of BTC
Choose BTC and USDC (ERC-20) on the swap card and type how much BTC you want to send. The card shows how much USDC (ERC-20) you get, with every swap fee already taken out.
Step 2
Check your offer
The card uses the offer that gives you the most USDC (ERC-20). “Other offers” lets you compare the partners. Then tap “Swap”.
Step 3
Add your USDC (ERC-20) address
Paste the address of your USDC (ERC-20) wallet on the Ethereum (ERC-20) network, with the memo if your exchange shows one. Check your swap and tap “Create swap”.
Step 4
Send your BTC
Send exactly the amount shown, on the Bitcoin network, to the address the partner gives you. Add the memo if one is shown. Your USDC (ERC-20) goes straight to your wallet.

Good to know about this pair

BTC exists on 6 networks. Choose the network your wallet uses; address and network must match.
USDC exists on 25 networks. Choose the network your wallet uses; address and network must match.
To move your USDC (ERC-20) later, your wallet needs a little ETH for the network fee on Ethereum (ERC-20).
If your wallet doesn't list your USDC (ERC-20) after the swap, add the token with the contract shown above.
If your amount is below the minimum, the swap card says so and offers to use it.
The amount under “You get” has every swap fee already taken out. Your wallet's network fee to send BTC is extra.
Amounts come from live offers and change with the market.

Guides for this swap

Questions about BTC to USDC (ERC-20)

Which network should I use for BTC?

Use the same network as your wallet. If you receive BTC, it's the network your wallet or exchange shows on its Receive screen. If you send it, it's the network your BTC is on now. BTC is available on: Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning, Liquid Network, BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Solana (SPL), and OP Mainnet (Optimism).

Which network should I use for USDC?

Use the same network as your wallet. If you receive USDC, it's the network your wallet or exchange shows on its Receive screen. If you send it, it's the network your USDC is on now. USDC is available on: Ethereum (ERC-20), Arc, BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Tron (TRC-20), Solana (SPL), Polygon (PoS), Arbitrum One, OP Mainnet (Optimism), Base, Avalanche C-Chain, zkSync Era, Stellar, NEAR Protocol, Sui, Aptos, Algorand, Polkadot, Sonic, Mantle, HyperEVM, Sei, Monad, Celo, Ronin, and Whitechain.

Do I need a memo for USDC?

No. USDC on the Ethereum (ERC-20) network doesn't use a memo.

Do I need an account to swap BTC to USDC (ERC-20)?

No. You don't need an account with GlobalSwap: you only enter the address that receives your USDC (ERC-20) and, if you like, a refund address. The partner that carries out your swap may pause it and ask for identity verification, for example if its checks flag a transaction.

How long does a swap from BTC to USDC (ERC-20) take?

Your swap starts when the Bitcoin network confirms your deposit. Then the partner swaps your coins and sends your USDC (ERC-20), which usually takes a few minutes. Your wallet shows your USDC (ERC-20) once the Ethereum (ERC-20) network confirms it too. Your swap's page shows each step. When we last checked, the partners stated 2–30 minutes from your confirmed deposit to the payout.

Is there a minimum amount?

Yes. When we checked on October 19, 2026 at 7:39 PM UTC, partners accepted this pair from 0.0000212 BTC. The minimum changes with the market and network fees. If your amount is below it, the swap card says so and offers to use the minimum.