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Step-by-Step Guide — UK Traders

How to Use Polymarket in the UK — Complete Guide 2026

Polymarket is geoblocked in the UK. This guide uses PolyGram — the UK-accessible Polymarket CLOB mirror. Every step is the same; only the entry point differs.

Updated May 2026 • 8 min read
Prerequisites: A UK bank account or debit card, an email address, and 20 minutes. No prior crypto experience required.

Step 1 — Create a PolyGram Account

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Register at PolyGram

Navigate to polygram.ink. Click Sign Up. Enter your email and create a password. Verify your email address. Your account is immediately active for deposits under £500 equivalent per month (no KYC required for this tier).

Step 2 — Buy USDC on a UK Exchange

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Purchase USDC on Coinbase UK

If you don't have a Coinbase UK account: create one at coinbase.com/en-gb (takes 5-15 minutes for basic verification). Add a debit card or bank account. Buy USDC — enter the GBP amount you want to convert. The GBP-to-USDC rate is approximately 1:1.26 (1 USDC ≈ £0.79 as USDC tracks USD/GBP).

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Withdraw USDC to Polygon (not Ethereum)

In Coinbase: click Send/Receive → Send. Select USDC. Under network, choose Polygon (not Ethereum mainnet). Polygon fees are under £0.01; Ethereum fees are £5-30. Paste your PolyGram deposit address (from Step 1: Wallet → Deposit). Enter the USDC amount and confirm.

Step 3 — Fund Your PolyGram Account

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Wait for confirmation (≈90 seconds)

Polygon blocks are produced every ~2 seconds. PolyGram requires 12 confirmations, which takes approximately 24 seconds. However, Coinbase's withdrawal queue typically takes 5-20 minutes before broadcasting your transaction. Once broadcast, check Polygonscan for confirmation. Your PolyGram balance updates automatically.

Step 4 — Find a Market

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Browse or search markets

On PolyGram's homepage, markets are organised by category: Politics, Sports, Crypto, Economics, Entertainment. Use the search bar to find specific markets. Each market shows the current YES price (e.g., 0.67) and NO price (e.g., 0.33), real-time volume, and market resolution date.

Step 5 — Trade YES or NO

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Place your order

Click on a market. Choose YES (you think the event will happen) or NO (you think it will not). Enter your stake in USDC. You can place a limit order (specify your price) or a market order (accept the current best price). Click Submit. Your order appears in Your Positions if filled, or Your Orders if pending.

Step 6 — Wait for Resolution

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Hold your position until the market resolves

Markets resolve automatically when the real-world event occurs. PolyGram's oracle (UMA Protocol) verifies the outcome. If your shares win, USDC is credited to your account balance automatically. You can also exit early by selling your shares at the current market price before resolution.

Step 7 — Withdraw Your Winnings

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Withdraw USDC and convert to GBP

In PolyGram: click Wallet → Withdraw. Enter the amount and your destination Polygon wallet address (e.g., your Coinbase UK Polygon address). Withdrawal processes within minutes. On Coinbase UK: sell USDC for GBP and withdraw to your bank account via Faster Payments (instant, £0 fee).

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Ready to Start?

PolyGram is the UK's access point to Polymarket CLOB liquidity. 0% fees. Optional KYC.

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