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Can You Use Polymarket in the UK?
Polymarket enforces geographic restrictions that block UK-based IP addresses — however, UK residents can gain entry to the identical Polymarket order book via PolyGram, a platform accessible throughout the UK offering zero trading commissions, straightforward email registration, and complete USDC settlement across the Polygon blockchain.
This walkthrough covers all essential stages: setting up your account, funding your balance, executing trades, and cashing out your returns.
Step 1: Create a PolyGram Account
Navigate to polygram.ink and select Get Started. Register using your email — a cryptocurrency wallet is not necessary initially. Your account becomes active in under 120 seconds. PolyGram operates in more than 30 languages and functions seamlessly throughout the UK.
KYC Requirements
PolyGram permits anonymous trading with no identity checks for deposits up to $1,500 total. Beyond this cap, standard identity documentation is mandatory. Verification typically completes in 2-5 minutes using either your passport or UK driving licence.
Step 2: Deposit Funds
Both Polymarket and PolyGram operate exclusively in USDC — a dollar-pegged stablecoin deployed on the Polygon network. British traders can fund their accounts through multiple channels:
- Purchase USDC on-platform — PolyGram partners with fiat gateways that accept UK payment 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 fiat gateway for qualifying UK customers
The entry threshold is $10. Your balance updates within 1-3 minutes following Polygon network confirmation.
Step 3: Find and Trade Markets
PolyGram grants full visibility into Polymarket's complete order book organised into four segments:
- 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, continental club competitions, international tournaments, American leagues
- World Events — Financial markets, scientific breakthroughs, culture, and other categories
Every market displays a YES price (reflecting the market's confidence level) alongside a NO price. The trading process works as follows:
- Select a market and examine the prevailing prices
- Specify your wager amount in USDC
- Choose YES (outcome occurs) or NO (outcome does not occur)
- Submit your transaction — execution happens instantaneously on Polymarket's CLOB
Step 4: Monitor Your Positions
Your account dashboard displays all active trades with live profit/loss calculations. Early position closure is available, allowing you to secure profits or reduce exposure before final settlement.
Step 5: Withdraw Your Winnings
When markets conclude, USDC payouts flow directly into your PolyGram wallet, ordinarily within 60 minutes of confirmation. Cashing out requires these steps:
- Access your wallet section and select Withdraw
- Provide a Polygon USDC destination (an exchange account or self-custody wallet)
- First-time addresses require a 24-hour security hold — bypass this using two-factor authentication
PolyGram imposes no withdrawal charges. Polygon network costs remain minimal (usually below $0.01 per transaction).