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Can You Use Polymarket in the UK?
Polymarket enforces geographic restrictions on UK-based internet connections — however, UK-based traders gain access to the identical Polymarket central limit order book via PolyGram, a UK-compliant interface featuring zero trading commissions, straightforward email authentication, and complete USDC settlement across the Polygon blockchain.
This walkthrough covers all essential phases: establishing your account, funding your balance, executing trades, and retrieving your returns.
Step 1: Create a PolyGram Account
Navigate to polygram.ink and select Get Started. Register with your email — a blockchain wallet is not necessary initially. Confirmation completes in fewer than 120 seconds. PolyGram operates across 30+ locales and functions without restriction throughout the UK.
KYC Requirements
PolyGram permits unrestricted access for cumulative deposits under $1,500. Beyond this ceiling, standard identity documentation becomes mandatory. The verification workflow requires 2–5 minutes using either a passport or UK driving licence.
Step 2: Deposit Funds
Both Polymarket and PolyGram denominate all positions in USDC — a dollar-pegged stablecoin residing on the Polygon sidechain. UK participants benefit from multiple funding pathways:
- Purchase USDC directly — PolyGram partners with fiat gateways that accept UK payment cards and electronic bank transfers (Faster Payments, Open Banking protocols)
- Send from another platform — Deposit USDC from Coinbase, Kraken, or Binance by directing it to your PolyGram Polygon address
- Klarna — Accessible through PolyGram's fiat gateway for qualifying UK participants
The smallest permitted deposit is $10. Your balance reflects the funds within 1–3 minutes following Polygon block confirmation.
Step 3: Find and Trade Markets
PolyGram displays Polymarket's comprehensive order book organised into four segments:
- Politics — Westminster elections, US presidential races, Brussels regulations, international relations
- Crypto — Bitcoin and Ethereum price milestones, blockchain developments, regulatory status outcomes
- Sports — Premier League outcomes, European club tournaments, FIFA tournaments, American leagues
- World Events — Macroeconomic trends, scientific breakthroughs, culture, miscellaneous outcomes
Every contract displays a YES quote (representing the market's likelihood assessment) alongside a NO quote. The trading sequence follows:
- Select a contract and examine prevailing prices
- Specify your USDC amount
- Choose YES (outcome materialises) or NO (outcome does not materialise)
- Submit your order — execution occurs instantaneously on the Polymarket CLOB
Step 4: Monitor Your Positions
Your portfolio dashboard displays all active holdings alongside instantaneous mark-to-market valuations. You retain the ability to unwind holdings ahead of settlement to crystallise profits or minimise losses before contract resolution.
Step 5: Withdraw Your Winnings
Settled contracts distribute USDC directly into your PolyGram account, generally within 60 minutes of the official outcome. Retrieving your capital requires:
- Navigate to your account and select Withdraw
- Input a Polygon USDC destination (an exchange account or self-custody wallet)
- First-time addresses demand a 24-hour security hold — alternatively, authenticate via 2FA to expedite
PolyGram levies no extraction charges. Polygon network fees remain negligible (ordinarily under $0.01).