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Can You Use Polymarket in the UK?
Polymarket restricts access from UK-based IP addresses — however, UK residents can tap into the identical Polymarket order book via PolyGram, a platform accessible throughout the UK offering zero trading commissions, straightforward email authentication, and complete USDC settlement via the Polygon blockchain.
This walkthrough covers all essential stages: setting up your account, funding your balance, executing trades, and cashing out your returns.
Step 1: Create a PolyGram Account
Navigate to polygram.ink and select Get Started. Register with your email address — you won't need a cryptocurrency wallet initially. Account confirmation happens swiftly, usually within 120 seconds. PolyGram operates in 30+ languages and functions seamlessly across the UK.
KYC Requirements
PolyGram permits unrestricted trading up to $1,500 in cumulative deposits without identity verification. Beyond this limit, basic ID verification becomes mandatory. Completion typically requires 2-5 minutes using either your passport or driving licence.
Step 2: Deposit Funds
Both Polymarket and PolyGram execute all market contracts through USDC — a dollar-pegged stablecoin operating on the Polygon chain. British traders can choose from multiple funding pathways:
- Purchase USDC immediately — PolyGram partners with fiat gateways that accept UK payment cards and bank transfers (Faster Payments, Open Banking protocols)
- Move funds from a crypto exchange — Transmit USDC from Coinbase, Kraken, or Binance directly to your PolyGram wallet on Polygon
- Klarna instalment option — Accessible through PolyGram's payment gateway for qualifying UK participants
The smallest permitted deposit stands at $10. Your funds become accessible within 1-3 minutes following Polygon network confirmation.
Step 3: Find and Trade Markets
PolyGram grants access to Polymarket's comprehensive order book organised into four distinct sections:
- Politics — Parliamentary contests, American presidential races, continental governance matters, international developments
- Crypto — Bitcoin and Ethereum valuations, blockchain innovations, government oversight matters
- Sports — English football, European club tournaments, international tournaments, American competitions
- World Events — Financial markets, scientific breakthroughs, cultural happenings, additional categories
All markets display a YES quotation (reflecting the probability consensus) alongside a NO quotation. Participation works as follows:
- Browse any available market and examine the prevailing odds
- Specify your wager amount in USDC
- Opt for YES (outcome materialises) or NO (outcome fails to materialise)
- Authorise your transaction — settlement happens instantly through the Polymarket CLOB
Step 4: Monitor Your Positions
The holdings dashboard displays your entire collection of active trades alongside current unrealised gains and losses. You retain the flexibility to unwind positions prior to settlement, enabling you to capitalise on favourable movements or minimise exposure to unfavourable shifts.
Step 5: Withdraw Your Winnings
When markets settle, USDC distributions flow directly into your PolyGram account, ordinarily completing within 60 minutes of official confirmation. To move your funds out:
- Access your account wallet and select Withdraw
- Provide a Polygon USDC destination (an exchange account or self-custody wallet)
- Initial withdrawals to fresh addresses require a 24-hour approval window — alternatively, expedite using two-factor verification
PolyGram imposes zero withdrawal charges. Ordinary Polygon network costs apply (customarily under $0.01).