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Can You Use Polymarket in the UK?
Polymarket enforces geoblocking on UK-based IP addresses — however, UK-based traders gain access to the identical Polymarket order book via PolyGram, a platform accessible throughout the UK offering zero trading commissions, email-based authentication, and complete USDC settlement across the Polygon blockchain.
This walkthrough covers all essential stages: registering your account, adding capital, executing trades, and cashing out your returns.
Step 1: Create a PolyGram Account
Navigate to polygram.ink and select Get Started. Register with your email — a cryptocurrency wallet is unnecessary at this point. Account verification completes in under 120 seconds. PolyGram is available in 30+ languages and operates without restriction from the UK.
KYC Requirements
PolyGram permits KYC-free trading up to $1,500 across your account lifetime. Beyond this amount, standard identity verification becomes mandatory. Verification takes between 2 and 5 minutes using either your passport or UK driving licence.
Step 2: Deposit Funds
Both Polymarket and PolyGram handle all settlement through USDC — a dollar-pegged stablecoin operating on Polygon. UK-based participants can fund their accounts through multiple channels:
- Purchase USDC on-platform — PolyGram partners with fiat gateways that process UK debit cards and bank payments (Faster Payments, Open Banking rails)
- Send from a crypto exchange — Deposit USDC from Coinbase, Kraken, or Binance directly to your PolyGram Polygon address
- Klarna instalment option — Accessible through PolyGram's payment gateway for qualifying UK customers
The lowest deposit threshold stands at $10. Transactions settle within 1-3 minutes following Polygon network confirmation.
Step 3: Find and Trade Markets
PolyGram grants access to Polymarket's comprehensive order book split across four main segments:
- Politics — General elections in the UK, presidential races, European governance, international relations
- Crypto — Bitcoin and Ethereum price milestones, blockchain improvements, government policy
- Sports — English Premier League, European club competitions, international tournaments, North American leagues
- Global News — Financial markets, technological breakthroughs, culture, other categories
Every market displays a YES quote (representing implied probability) alongside a NO quote. Here's how to place a trade:
- Select a market and examine the prevailing prices
- Specify your position size in USDC
- Choose YES (outcome occurs) or NO (outcome does not occur)
- Submit your order — execution happens instantly via the Polymarket central limit order book
Step 4: Monitor Your Positions
The portfolio dashboard displays your active holdings alongside current unrealised gains and losses. You retain the ability to exit positions before resolution to secure profits or reduce exposure.
Step 5: Withdraw Your Winnings
Upon market settlement, USDC payouts flow automatically into your PolyGram account, normally within one hour of the official outcome. To transfer funds out:
- Navigate to 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 confirmation window — alternatively, authenticate via 2FA to bypass this delay
PolyGram imposes zero withdrawal charges. Polygon network costs remain negligible (usually under $0.01).