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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, straightforward email authentication, and complete USDC settlement across the Polygon blockchain.
This comprehensive 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 — you won't need a cryptocurrency wallet initially. Your account becomes active in fewer than two minutes. PolyGram operates in more than 30 languages and works seamlessly across the UK.
KYC Requirements
PolyGram permits trading without identity verification for up to $1,500 in cumulative deposits. Beyond this limit, standard identity confirmation becomes mandatory. Verification typically completes in 2-5 minutes using your passport or UK driving licence.
Step 2: Deposit Funds
Both Polymarket and PolyGram process all contract settlements through USDC — a dollar-denominated stablecoin operating on the Polygon network. British traders benefit from multiple funding pathways:
- Purchase USDC on-platform — PolyGram partners with fiat gateways that welcome UK debit cards and bank transfers (Faster Payments, Open Banking)
- Move USDC from another platform — Transmit USDC from Coinbase, Kraken, or Binance directly to your PolyGram Polygon wallet
- Klarna option — Accessible through PolyGram's fiat gateway for qualified UK participants
The smallest initial deposit is $10. Your balance updates within 1-3 minutes following blockchain confirmation on Polygon.
Step 3: Find and Trade Markets
PolyGram displays the complete Polymarket order book organised into four primary segments:
- Politics — General elections in the UK, US presidential races, European governance, international affairs
- Crypto — Bitcoin and Ethereum price movements, blockchain developments, government regulation
- Sports — English Premier League, European club competitions, international tournaments, American leagues
- World Events — Financial markets, scientific breakthroughs, culture and media, other categories
Every market displays a YES price (reflecting the market's assessed likelihood) alongside a NO price. Here's how to participate:
- Select a market and examine the prevailing prices
- Specify your wager amount in USDC
- Choose YES (the outcome materialises) or NO (the outcome does not materialise)
- Submit your order — execution occurs instantly via the Polymarket CLOB
Step 4: Monitor Your Positions
The portfolio dashboard displays your active trades alongside continuously updated unrealised gains and losses. You may exit positions before settlement to capture profits or reduce exposure.
Step 5: Withdraw Your Winnings
When markets conclude, USDC payouts flow automatically into your PolyGram balance, normally settling within sixty minutes of the official outcome. To access your funds:
- Navigate to your wallet section and press Withdraw
- Provide a Polygon USDC destination (an exchange account or self-custody wallet)
- First-time addresses undergo a 24-hour security hold — bypass this using two-factor authentication
PolyGram charges nothing for withdrawals. Polygon network fees remain minimal (usually below $0.01).