Swap Bitcoin (BTC) to Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC)

Compare offers from partner exchanges and get your WBTC straight to your wallet.

BTC to WBTC at a glance

Partners that list both coins: 3: ChangeNOW, StealthEX, and SideShift.ai
You send: BTC on Bitcoin
You get: WBTC on Ethereum (ERC-20)
WBTC token contract on Ethereum (ERC-20): 0x2260fac5e5542a773aa44fbcfedf7c193bc2c599Check it on Etherscan (opens in a new tab)
Your WBTC 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 WBTC: 7: Ethereum (ERC-20), BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Solana (SPL), Polygon (PoS), Arbitrum One, OP Mainnet (Optimism), and Avalanche C-Chain
Confirmation on Bitcoin: Usually 20–60 minutes · Transfer times explained
Confirmation on Ethereum (ERC-20): Usually 2–10 minutes · Transfer times explained
Offers for 0.1 BTC: 2 partners we asked made an offer
Minimum: 0.000021 BTC
Time the partners state: 2–30 minutes after your deposit is confirmed

Coin lists checked: October 20, 2026 at 1:50 PM UTC.

Offers checked: October 20, 2026 at 3:15 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 WBTC

Step 1
Enter the amount of BTC
Choose BTC and WBTC on the swap card and type how much BTC you want to send. The card shows how much WBTC you get, with every swap fee already taken out.
Step 2
Check your offer
The card uses the offer that gives you the most WBTC. “Other offers” lets you compare the partners. Then tap “Swap”.
Step 3
Add your WBTC address
Paste the address of your WBTC 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 WBTC 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.
WBTC exists on 7 networks. Choose the network your wallet uses; address and network must match.
To move your WBTC later, your wallet needs a little ETH for the network fee on Ethereum (ERC-20).
If your wallet doesn't list your WBTC 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 WBTC

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 WBTC?

Use the same network as your wallet. If you receive WBTC, it's the network your wallet or exchange shows on its Receive screen. If you send it, it's the network your WBTC is on now. WBTC is available on: Ethereum (ERC-20), BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Solana (SPL), Polygon (PoS), Arbitrum One, OP Mainnet (Optimism), and Avalanche C-Chain.

Do I need a memo for WBTC?

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

Do I need an account to swap BTC to WBTC?

No. You don't need an account with GlobalSwap: you only enter the address that receives your WBTC 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 WBTC take?

Your swap starts when the Bitcoin network confirms your deposit. Then the partner swaps your coins and sends your WBTC, which usually takes a few minutes. Your wallet shows your WBTC 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 20, 2026 at 3:15 PM UTC, partners accepted this pair from 0.000021 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.