Can You Use Polymarket in the UK?
Polymarket enforces geoblocking on UK-based IP addresses — however, UK-based traders gain full access to the identical Polymarket order book via PolyGram, a UK-compliant interface offering zero trading commissions, straightforward email authentication, and complete USDC settlement across the Polygon blockchain.
This walkthrough covers all essential phases: 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 — a cryptocurrency wallet is not necessary at signup. Account confirmation completes in roughly 120 seconds. PolyGram operates in more than 30 languages and functions seamlessly throughout the United Kingdom.
KYC Requirements
PolyGram permits unrestricted access for up to $1,500 in cumulative deposits without identity checks. Beyond this amount, standard identity documentation becomes mandatory. Verification typically concludes in 2-5 minutes using a valid 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 users can fund their accounts through multiple pathways:
- Purchase USDC on-ramp — PolyGram partners with fiat gateways accepting 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 Polygon address
- Klarna payment option — Accessible through PolyGram's fiat gateway for qualifying UK participants
The entry-level deposit threshold stands at $10. Your balance becomes available within 1-3 minutes after the Polygon network confirms the transaction.
Step 3: Find and Trade Markets
PolyGram displays the complete Polymarket order book organised into four distinct segments:
- Politics — General elections in the UK, presidential races in America, European governance, international tensions
- Crypto — Bitcoin and Ethereum price movements, blockchain improvements, government oversight
- Sports — English football leagues, continental tournaments, international championships, American athletics
- World Events — Financial markets, technological breakthroughs, celebrity news, other categories
All markets display a YES quotation (reflecting the market's probability assessment) alongside a NO quotation. Here's how to participate:
- Select a market and examine the prevailing prices
- Specify your USDC amount
- Choose YES (the event materialises) or NO (the event does not materialise)
- Authorise your transaction — it settles instantly on the Polymarket CLOB
Step 4: Monitor Your Positions
The portfolio section displays every active trade alongside current market valuations and unrealised gains or losses. You retain the flexibility to exit positions ahead of resolution, allowing you to secure profits or minimise exposure before final settlement.
Step 5: Withdraw Your Winnings
Upon market conclusion, USDC payouts flow directly into your PolyGram account, ordinarily within 60 minutes of the official outcome. To transfer funds out:
- Access your account wallet and click Withdraw
- Input a Polygon USDC destination (an exchange account or self-custody wallet)
- First-time addresses require a 24-hour approval window — alternatively, two-factor authentication expedites the process
PolyGram levies no extraction charges. Polygon network costs remain minimal (usually under $0.01 per transaction).