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all BCH txs are instant. most are accepted 0-conf, this takes < 2 secs. certain sensitive ones (e.g. depositing to an exchange) require extra security for the recipient ...
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but (a) the protocol allows for an insurance scheme to protect the recipient when he accepts a tx without confirmation, so he need not worry ...
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(b) there are paid services that will analyze an incoming tx and let the recipient know (with insurance) if it is safe to accept. (e.g. http://www.gap600.com)
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IN SUM: ALL BCH TRANSACTIONS ARE INSTANT.
(* the riskier ones naturally require a few extra steps)