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Can You Use Polymarket in the UK?
Polymarket restricts access from UK-based IP addresses — however, UK-based traders can tap into the identical Polymarket order book via PolyGram, a platform accessible throughout the UK offering zero trading commissions, email-based authentication, and complete USDC settlement across the Polygon blockchain.
This walkthrough covers every essential phase: setting up your account, funding your balance, executing trades, and cashing out your returns.
Step 1: Create a PolyGram Account
Head to polygram.ink and select Get Started. Register with your email — you won't need a cryptocurrency wallet initially. Confirmation happens in roughly two minutes. PolyGram operates in more than 30 languages and works seamlessly across the UK.
KYC Requirements
PolyGram permits KYC-free trading up to $1,500 in cumulative deposits. Beyond this amount, standard identity documentation becomes mandatory. The verification process typically completes in 2-5 minutes using your passport or driving licence.
Step 2: Deposit Funds
Both Polymarket and PolyGram use USDC — a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar and deployed on Polygon. UK-based traders have multiple funding pathways:
- Purchase USDC on-platform — PolyGram partners with fiat gateways that welcome UK debit cards and bank transfers (Faster Payments, Open Banking)
- Send from a crypto exchange — Deposit USDC from Coinbase, Kraken, or Binance directly to your PolyGram Polygon address
- Klarna payments — Accessible through PolyGram's payment gateway for qualifying UK customers
The entry-level deposit is $10. Your balance updates within 1-3 minutes following Polygon network confirmation.
Step 3: Find and Trade Markets
PolyGram grants access to Polymarket's complete order book organised into four main segments:
- Politics — UK parliamentary contests, US presidential races, European governance, international affairs
- Crypto — Bitcoin and Ethereum price movements, blockchain developments, regulatory outcomes
- Sports — English Premier League, European club tournaments, international tournaments, American leagues
- World Events — Financial markets, scientific breakthroughs, cultural happenings, other categories
Every contract displays a YES price (representing implied likelihood) alongside a NO price. To execute a trade:
- Select a market and examine the prevailing odds
- Specify your wager amount in USDC
- Pick YES (outcome materialises) or NO (outcome doesn't materialise)
- Submit your order — execution happens instantly through the Polymarket CLOB
Step 4: Monitor Your Positions
The portfolio dashboard displays your active trades alongside live mark-to-market valuations. You may exit positions before settlement to secure profits or reduce exposure following adverse moves.
Step 5: Withdraw Your Winnings
Settled contracts distribute USDC to your PolyGram wallet automatically, usually within an hour following official confirmation. For withdrawals:
- Access your wallet section and select Withdraw
- Provide a Polygon-compatible USDC destination (your exchange account or self-custody wallet)
- First-time addresses enter a 24-hour security hold — bypass this using two-factor authentication
PolyGram levies no withdrawal charges. Polygon network fees remain minimal (usually below $0.01).