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Can You Use Polymarket in the UK?
Polymarket enforces geographical restrictions that prevent UK-based IP addresses from accessing the platform directly — however, UK residents can gain full access to the underlying 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 stages: registering your account, funding your wallet, executing trades, and cashing out your returns.
Step 1: Create a PolyGram Account
Navigate to polygram.ink and select Get Started. Complete registration by providing your email address — you do not need a blockchain wallet at the outset. Account activation completes in under 120 seconds. PolyGram is available in more than 30 languages and operates without restriction throughout the United Kingdom.
KYC Requirements
PolyGram permits unverified trading up to $1,500 across your account lifetime. Beyond this ceiling, basic identity verification becomes mandatory. Verification typically concludes within 2-5 minutes using either your passport or UK driving licence.
Step 2: Deposit Funds
Both Polymarket and PolyGram conduct all settlement using USDC — a dollar-pegged stablecoin operating on the Polygon network. UK participants can fund their accounts through multiple channels:
- Purchase USDC immediately — PolyGram partners with fiat gateways that process UK payment methods including debit cards and bank transfers (Faster Payments, Open Banking protocols)
- Move USDC from another platform — Withdraw USDC from Coinbase, Kraken, or Binance and send it to your PolyGram Polygon wallet
- Klarna instalment option — Accessible through PolyGram's payment gateway for qualifying UK customers
The smallest deposit amount is $10. Your balance updates within 1-3 minutes following blockchain confirmation on Polygon.
Step 3: Find and Trade Markets
PolyGram grants access to the complete Polymarket order book, organised into four primary sections:
- Politics — General elections in the UK, US presidential races, European governance, international relations
- Crypto — Bitcoin and Ethereum price movements, blockchain developments, government regulation
- Sports — English football leagues, European club competitions, international tournaments, American athletics
- World Events — Financial markets, technological breakthroughs, popular culture, other categories
Each contract displays a YES price (representing implied likelihood) alongside a NO price. The trading process works as follows:
- Select a market and examine the prevailing prices
- Specify your position size in USDC
- Choose YES (outcome occurs) or NO (outcome fails to occur)
- Submit your order — execution happens immediately against the Polymarket CLOB
Step 4: Monitor Your Positions
The account dashboard displays your entire portfolio, including all active trades with live unrealised gains and losses. You retain the ability to exit trades ahead of settlement to realise profits or reduce exposure.
Step 5: Withdraw Your Winnings
Upon market resolution, USDC payouts transfer automatically into your PolyGram balance, ordinarily within 60 minutes of official confirmation. To access your funds:
- Navigate to your account wallet and select Withdraw
- Provide a Polygon USDC destination (an exchange account or self-custody wallet)
- First-time addresses require a 24-hour verification hold — alternatively, use two-factor authentication to bypass this delay
PolyGram itself levies no withdrawal charges. Polygon network fees remain minimal (usually below $0.01 per transaction).