[changenow] ChangeNOW
Long-running instant exchanger with a huge asset list.
custodialno-kycexchangercross-chainsince 2017★4.6
ChangeNOW is one of the best-known instant exchangers, operating since 2017 with support for hundreds of coins and no mandatory account. You send crypto to a deposit address and receive the swapped asset at your address.
It is custodial during the swap — the service briefly holds funds while it exchanges them. ChangeNOW is in the BestDEX directory and on the integration roadmap; it is not yet live in our rate comparison.
Pros
✓ Very large asset selection
✓ No account needed for standard swaps
✓ Long track record since 2017
✓ Floating and fixed-rate options
Cons
• Custodial during the swap
• Risk-based KYC can trigger on flagged funds
• Not yet live on BestDEX
Fees
ChangeNOW builds its margin into the rate (floating or fixed). Once integrated, BestDEX will compare that net rate against every other exchanger and on-chain route.
Security & audits
No public audit on file in our directory.
FAQ
Is ChangeNOW safe?
ChangeNOW has operated since 2017 with a strong reputation. Note it is custodial during the swap (it holds funds briefly) and applies risk-based KYC if a transaction is flagged.
Does ChangeNOW require KYC?
Not by default for standard swaps, but it is risk-based: flagged or high-risk transactions can trigger a verification request.
Is ChangeNOW on BestDEX?
Not yet — it is in our directory and planned for integration. BestDEX currently compares the providers already live for your route.
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