Swapping big on Swap1337: what to know before you send
We set no upper limit and there is no approval queue. Here is how large swaps run, what screening means in practice, and when our private desk pays off.
On Swap1337, a big swap runs the same way as a small one. You do not wait for approval, and we put no upper limit on the size. Choose your coins, review the amount after fees, enter your addresses and send.
Things that still apply
- Route limits. On some routes, a coin has a maximum amount per swap. You will see the allowed range in the swap box before anything is created.
- Screening. We check both of your addresses before a deposit address is generated, and we screen every deposit against sanctions lists and known stolen funds.
- Price movement. A large amount sent on a slow chain stays in transit longer. A fixed rate locks in your amount as long as you send within its window.
How to keep a large swap smooth
- Send from a wallet that you control, rather than directly from an exchange withdrawal, which could be delayed.
- Receive at a fresh address, and check the network twice.
- Pay a normal network fee so your deposit confirms in time. This matters most on Bitcoin.
- Leave the swap page open, or track progress through our Telegram bot.
When the private desk is worth it
For roughly $100,000 or more, contact our private desk before sending. You get a price agreed in advance that is better than the public rate, one dedicated person who stays with you until your coins land, and the choice to send in planned parts.
One thing that does not work: chopping a large swap into lots of small ones to dodge screening. It actually makes a hold more likely. Our full policy is on the AML and large swaps page.
Quick answers
How large can a swap be?
We do not cap swap size ourselves. Certain coins and routes do have a per swap maximum, and the swap box displays it before you send.
Will I need to provide documents for a big swap?
Usually not. We screen every deposit, and only if one gets flagged may we ask about the source of the funds.
At what size does the private desk make sense?
Around $100,000 and up. You get a price agreed ahead of time that beats the public rate, plus a single person who takes care of your swap from beginning to end.
Ready to swap? See the live rate. No account needed.
