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Can You Use Polymarket in the UK?
Polymarket restricts access from UK-based IP addresses — however, UK residents can trade on the identical Polymarket central limit order book via PolyGram, a UK-compliant interface 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 wallet, 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 address — you won't need a blockchain wallet initially. Identity confirmation completes in fewer than two minutes. PolyGram operates in more than 30 languages and functions seamlessly throughout the UK.
KYC Requirements
PolyGram permits unrestricted access for deposits totalling $1,500 or less throughout your account lifetime. Beyond this limit, basic identity verification becomes mandatory. Verification typically finishes in 2-5 minutes using either your passport or driving licence.
Step 2: Deposit Funds
Both Polymarket and PolyGram use USDC — a dollar-backed stablecoin operating on the Polygon network — for all contract settlements. UK-based traders can fund their accounts through multiple channels:
- Purchase USDC immediately — PolyGram partners with fiat gateways that accept UK payment 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 address on Polygon
- Klarna instalment option — Accessible through PolyGram's fiat gateway for qualified UK customers
The smallest deposit allowed is $10. Your balance updates 1-3 minutes after the Polygon network confirms your transaction.
Step 3: Find and Trade Markets
PolyGram grants access to Polymarket's comprehensive order book divided into four main segments:
- Politics — UK parliamentary contests, US presidential races, European governance, international tensions
- Crypto — Bitcoin and Ethereum price milestones, blockchain improvements, government oversight
- Sports — English football leagues, European club tournaments, international football, American competitions
- Global Markets — Financial data, scientific breakthroughs, pop culture, other categories
All markets display a YES price (representing the market's likelihood assessment) alongside a NO price. Trading follows this sequence:
- Select a market and examine the prevailing prices
- Specify your wager amount in USDC
- Choose YES (outcome occurs) or NO (outcome fails to occur)
- Submit your order — execution happens instantaneously on the Polymarket CLOB
Step 4: Monitor Your Positions
The portfolio dashboard displays your active trades alongside current unrealised gains and losses. You may exit positions ahead of settlement to secure profits or reduce exposure following unfavourable price movements.
Step 5: Withdraw Your Winnings
When markets conclude, USDC payouts flow into your PolyGram account automatically, generally within sixty minutes of the official determination. To transfer funds out:
- Navigate to your account wallet and select Withdraw
- Provide a receiving Polygon USDC address (from an exchange or self-custody wallet)
- First-time addresses need a 24-hour security hold — bypass this using two-factor authentication
PolyGram imposes no withdrawal charges. Polygon network fees remain minimal (generally under $0.01 per transaction).