Swap Tether USDT (TRC-20) to Cardano (ADA)

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

USDT (TRC-20) to ADA at a glance

Partners that list both coins: 4: Exolix, ChangeNOW, StealthEX, and SideShift.ai
You send: USDT on Tron (TRC-20)
USDT token contract on Tron (TRC-20): TR7NHqjeKQxGTCi8q8ZY4pL8otSzgjLj6tCheck it on Tronscan (opens in a new tab)
You get: ADA on Cardano
Your ADA address on Cardano: Starts with addr1 and has 58–108 characters.
Networks for USDT: 20: Tron (TRC-20), Ethereum (ERC-20), BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Solana (SPL), Polygon (PoS), Arbitrum One, OP Mainnet (Optimism), Base, Avalanche C-Chain, TON, NEAR Protocol, Aptos, Algorand, Polkadot, Tezos, EOS, opBNB, Celo, Kava EVM, and Liquid Network
Networks for ADA: 2: Cardano and BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20)
Confirmation on Tron (TRC-20): Usually 1–5 minutes · Transfer times explained
Offers for 500 USDT: 3 partners we asked made an offer
Minimum: 12.787972 USDT
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 3:16 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 USDT (TRC-20) to ADA

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

Good to know about this pair

USDT exists on 20 networks. Choose the network your wallet uses; address and network must match.
ADA exists on 2 networks. Choose the network your wallet uses; address and network must match.
Sending USDT (TRC-20) from your own wallet costs a network fee in TRX, so keep a little TRX in that wallet.
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 USDT (TRC-20) is extra.
Amounts come from live offers and change with the market.

Guides for this swap

Questions about USDT (TRC-20) to ADA

Which network should I use for USDT?

Use the same network as your wallet. If you receive USDT, it's the network your wallet or exchange shows on its Receive screen. If you send it, it's the network your USDT is on now. USDT is available on: Tron (TRC-20), Ethereum (ERC-20), BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Solana (SPL), Polygon (PoS), Arbitrum One, OP Mainnet (Optimism), Base, Avalanche C-Chain, TON, NEAR Protocol, Aptos, Algorand, Polkadot, Tezos, EOS, opBNB, Celo, Kava EVM, and Liquid Network.

Which network should I use for ADA?

Use the same network as your wallet. If you receive ADA, it's the network your wallet or exchange shows on its Receive screen. If you send it, it's the network your ADA is on now. ADA is available on: Cardano and BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20).

Do I need a memo for ADA?

No. ADA on the Cardano network doesn't use a memo.

Do I need an account to swap USDT (TRC-20) to ADA?

No. You don't need an account with GlobalSwap: you only enter the address that receives your ADA 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 USDT (TRC-20) to ADA take?

Your swap starts when the Tron (TRC-20) network confirms your deposit. Then the partner swaps your coins and sends your ADA, which usually takes a few minutes. Your wallet shows your ADA once the Cardano 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 3:16 PM UTC, partners accepted this pair from 12.787972 USDT. 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.