Can You Use Polymarket in the UK?
Polymarket restricts access from UK-based IP addresses — however, UK residents can trade against the identical Polymarket order book via PolyGram, a UK-compliant interface offering zero trading commissions, email-based authentication, and complete USDC settlement across the Polygon blockchain.
This walkthrough covers all essential stages: opening an 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 via your email address — you don't need a cryptocurrency wallet initially. Approval completes in under 120 seconds. PolyGram operates in 30+ languages and functions without restriction throughout the UK.
KYC Requirements
PolyGram permits unrestricted trading up to $1,500 cumulative deposits without identity verification. Beyond this limit, basic ID confirmation becomes mandatory. Verification typically concludes within 2-5 minutes using either a passport or driving licence.
Step 2: Deposit Funds
Both Polymarket and PolyGram denominate all positions in USDC — a dollar-pegged stablecoin operating on the Polygon chain. UK-based participants can fund accounts through multiple channels:
- Acquire USDC on-ramp — PolyGram partners with fiat gateways accepting UK payment methods including debit cards and bank transfers (Faster Payments, Open Banking)
- 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 customers
The entry amount is $10 minimum. Deposits reflect in your account between 1 and 3 minutes following Polygon block confirmation.
Step 3: Find and Trade Markets
PolyGram grants access to Polymarket's complete order book divided into four segments:
- Politics — UK parliamentary contests, US presidential races, European governance, international tensions
- Crypto — Bitcoin and Ethereum price milestones, blockchain developments, government regulation
- Sports — English football leagues, European club competitions, international tournaments, American athletics
- Global Occurrences — Financial trends, technological breakthroughs, culture, other categories
All markets display a YES quotation (reflecting the probability consensus) alongside a NO quotation. Trading mechanics work as follows:
- Select a market and review the prevailing quotes
- Specify your investment amount in USDC
- Choose YES (outcome materialises) or NO (outcome fails to materialise)
- Submit your order — settlement occurs instantaneously on the Polymarket CLOB
Step 4: Monitor Your Positions
The portfolio dashboard displays all active holdings alongside live unrealised gains and losses. You may exit positions before settlement to secure profits or reduce exposure following adverse price movement.
Step 5: Withdraw Your Winnings
Concluded markets dispense USDC into your PolyGram wallet automatically, normally within sixty minutes of official confirmation. Retrieving funds requires these actions:
- Navigate to your wallet section and select Withdraw
- Provide a Polygon USDC destination (an exchange account or self-custody wallet)
- First-time addresses demand a 24-hour confirmation window — bypass this using two-factor verification
PolyGram imposes no withdrawal charges. Polygon network fees remain minimal (ordinarily under $0.01).