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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 order book via PolyGram, a platform available throughout the UK offering zero trading commissions, email-based authentication, and complete USDC settlement via the Polygon blockchain.
This walkthrough covers all essential stages: registering your account, adding funds, 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 cryptocurrency wallet at the outset. Your account becomes active in under 120 seconds. PolyGram operates in more than 30 languages and works seamlessly throughout the United Kingdom.
KYC Requirements
PolyGram permits trading without identity verification for deposits totalling up to $1,500 over your account lifetime. Beyond this amount, standard identity confirmation becomes mandatory. Verification typically completes in 2-5 minutes using either your passport or driving licence.
Step 2: Deposit Funds
Both Polymarket and PolyGram use USDC — a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar and issued on the Polygon network — for all settlement. British users have several ways to fund their account:
- Purchase USDC directly — PolyGram works with on-ramp services that process UK debit cards and bank transfers (Faster Payments, Open Banking)
- Move funds from another exchange — Deposit USDC from Coinbase, Kraken, or Binance by sending it to your PolyGram Polygon wallet
- Klarna payment option — Accessible through PolyGram's fiat gateway for qualifying UK customers
The smallest deposit allowed is $10. Your balance updates in your account between 1-3 minutes after the Polygon network confirms your transaction.
Step 3: Find and Trade Markets
PolyGram gives you access to Polymarket's complete order book organised into four main sections:
- Politics — General elections in the UK, US presidential races, European governance, international tensions
- Crypto — Bitcoin and Ethereum price movements, blockchain improvements, government oversight
- Sports — English football, European club competitions, international tournaments, American leagues
- World Events — Financial markets, scientific breakthroughs, culture and media, other categories
Every market displays a YES price (representing the market's estimated likelihood) alongside a NO price. The mechanics work as follows: when you purchase YES, you're betting the event will occur; when you purchase NO, you're betting it won't. Here's how to place a trade:
- Select a market and examine the prevailing prices
- Type your desired amount in USDC
- Choose YES (the event materialises) or NO (the event fails to materialise)
- Submit your order — execution happens instantly via the Polymarket CLOB
Step 4: Monitor Your Positions
The portfolio section displays every active position alongside live unrealised gains and losses. You may exit any position before resolution to secure profits or reduce losses ahead of the final outcome.
Step 5: Withdraw Your Winnings
Once markets settle, USDC payouts transfer automatically to your PolyGram wallet, generally within an hour of the official result. To retrieve your funds:
- Navigate to your wallet and press Withdraw
- Provide a Polygon USDC address (such as your exchange account or self-custody wallet)
- First-time addresses need 24 hours of security approval — or bypass this using two-factor authentication
PolyGram levies no charges on withdrawals. The Polygon network does charge small transaction fees (usually below $0.01).