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Can You Use Polymarket in the UK?
Polymarket operates with geoblocking that prevents UK-based IP addresses from accessing its platform — however, UK residents can trade on the identical Polymarket order book via PolyGram, a UK-compliant interface offering zero trading commissions, straightforward email registration, and complete USDC settlement on the Polygon blockchain.
This walkthrough covers all essential phases: setting up your account, funding your wallet, executing trades, and cashing out your returns.
Step 1: Create a PolyGram Account
Head to polygram.ink and select Get Started. Register via your email address — you won't need a cryptocurrency wallet initially. Account verification completes in under 120 seconds. PolyGram operates in 30+ languages and functions seamlessly throughout the United Kingdom.
KYC Requirements
PolyGram permits unrestricted access for deposits totalling $1,500 or less across your account lifetime. Beyond this ceiling, basic identity documentation becomes mandatory. The verification procedure takes between 2 and 5 minutes using either your passport or UK driving licence.
Step 2: Deposit Funds
Both Polymarket and PolyGram handle all settlement via USDC — a dollar-pegged stablecoin operating on the Polygon chain. British traders can fund their accounts through multiple pathways:
- Purchase USDC on-platform — PolyGram partners with fiat gateways that process UK payment methods including debit cards and bank transfers (Faster Payments, Open Banking protocols)
- Move USDC from another platform — Withdraw USDC from Coinbase, Kraken, or Binance directly to your PolyGram Polygon address
- Klarna option — Accessible through PolyGram's fiat gateway for qualifying UK account holders
The smallest deposit allowed is $10. Your balance updates within 1-3 minutes following blockchain confirmation on Polygon.
Step 3: Find and Trade Markets
PolyGram grants access to Polymarket's comprehensive market catalogue organised into four principal sectors:
- Politics — General elections in the UK, US presidential races, Brussels governance, international affairs
- Crypto — Bitcoin and Ethereum price milestones, blockchain developments, government oversight
- Sports — English football, European tournaments, international championships, American leagues
- World Events — Financial markets, scientific breakthroughs, cultural moments, miscellaneous outcomes
Each contract displays a YES quotation (reflecting consensus likelihood) alongside a NO quotation. To participate:
- Select a market and examine prevailing pricing
- Specify your wager amount in USDC
- Choose YES (outcome occurs) or NO (outcome does not occur)
- Authorise your transaction — settlement happens instantaneously on the Polymarket CLOB
Step 4: Monitor Your Positions
The portfolio section displays your active holdings alongside live unrealised gains and losses. You may exit trades prematurely to capture profits or reduce exposure ahead of final settlement.
Step 5: Withdraw Your Winnings
When markets conclude, USDC payouts flow into your PolyGram account mechanically, usually within 60 minutes of the authoritative resolution. To move funds out:
- Navigate to your wallet and select Withdraw
- Provide a Polygon USDC destination (an exchange account or self-custody address)
- Unfamiliar addresses require a 24-hour security hold — bypass this using two-factor authentication
PolyGram levies no withdrawal charges whatsoever. Polygon network fees are minimal (ordinarily below $0.01 per transaction).