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SideShift is a fast, no-sign-up crypto exchange offering direct-to-wallet swaps for BTC, ETH, SOL and 200+ cryptocurrencies across multiple networks. Completely non-custodial with no KYC or registration required, it delivers instant or near-instant exchanges, flexible fees, and full user control over your funds. Perfect for traders who want simple, private, and reliable crypto swaps sent straight to their wallet with zero hassle.

Does SideShift require KYC?Risky

Be careful. SideShift is rated “Shotgun KYC” — KYC can be demanded mid-swap.

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// scores

C
60/100
Overall · Fair
48/100
Privacy
78/100
Trust
KYC Policy
Transaction monitoring -2 priv
Deposits are screened against blacklisted sources.
Shotgun KYC -10 priv
May demand KYC or freeze funds mid-swap via AML checks.
Privacy
No registration needed +6 priv
Usable without creating an account.
No email required +3 priv
No email address is required to swap.
Data sharing -4 priv
Shares personal data with third parties or authorities.
Accepts Monero +5 priv
Supports Monero (XMR).
Trust & Reliability
Non-custodial +4 trust
Never takes custody of your funds.
Good customer support +4 trust
Responsive, helpful customer support.
Public policies +2 trust
Publishes its ToS / AML policy.
Legally registered +2 trust
Operates as a registered legal entity.
May freeze / suspend -4 trust
May freeze or suspend access at its own discretion.
Live rates / API +4 trust
Provides live rates through an API integration.
Mature service +6 trust
The service has been operating for 2+ years.
Verified +10 trust
Listed and stable on notkyc for 90+ days with no active incidents.
Overall = Privacy 48 × 60% + Trust 78 × 40% · base 50 each · how scores work →

// terms of service review

SideShift is a non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange that operates without user accounts or identity verification, relying on automated risk algorithms to decline and refund flagged transactions.
⚠ Data Sharing
Personal data may be shared with third parties or authorities.
✓ Non-Custodial
Funds are never held in custody — you control them until the swap executes.
⚠ May Freeze Funds
The service reserves the right to freeze or suspend access to funds at its discretion.
ⓘ Automated Risk Scanning
The platform uses algorithmic risk assessment to evaluate transactions. This system operates without requiring personal identity data.
⚠ Possible KYC on Flag
May request KYC or pause funds mid-swap if a transaction is flagged by AML checks.
ⓘ Refund Policy
Refunds are handled case-by-case; flagged or unprocessable swaps are returned to the sender, sometimes to a specified refund address.
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// detailed analysis

Operating since 2018 with a consistent track record across no-KYC swap aggregators and trackers; no fund-loss incidents or dishonest handling reported on Bitcointalk or Reddit. Transparent fee structure (0.5–1%), public XAI token program, and steady community sentiment over 6+ years justify top tier. No routine KYC for standard swaps — no signup, just a wallet address. However, an automated AML system scans all transactions, and flagged deposits may be held for human review and require KYC/SoF verification to release funds or process a refund. Affects a small percentage of transactions. Service is unavailable to residents of the US, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Syria.

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// about SideShift

SideShift is a fast, no-sign-up crypto exchange offering direct-to-wallet swaps for BTC, ETH, SOL and 200+ cryptocurrencies across multiple networks. Completely non-custodial with no KYC or registration required, it delivers instant or near-instant exchanges, flexible fees, and full user control over your funds. Perfect for traders who want simple, private, and reliable crypto swaps sent straight to their wallet with zero hassle.

Trust score: C — assigned by [NOT]KYC based on age, public reputation, refund handling, and absence of frozen-funds reports.

This page is part of the [NOT]KYC directory of no-KYC cryptocurrency swap services. We track SideShift alongside other anonymous exchanges so you can compare live rates and pick the best venue for each pair without giving up identity data.

Common use cases

  • Swap BTC, XMR, ETH, USDT, LTC, SOL and other major coins without registration
  • Compare live SideShift rates against the rest of the market on the swap page
  • Move funds between privacy coins (e.g. BTC to XMR) and back without leaving an identity-linked record

For our methodology and scoring rules, see the attributes & scoring page.