Signing Up to Polymarket from the United Kingdom (2026)
Getting started on Polymarket requires roughly 10 minutes of your time. You'll need a cryptocurrency wallet (MetaMask remains the most widely adopted option), USDC tokens on the Polygon blockchain, and a valid email account. Identity verification is not mandatory for standard trading activity, though high-volume participants may face verification requests down the line.
Step 1: Set Up Your Wallet
Get MetaMask running as a browser extension on Chrome or Firefox, or download the MetaMask app for mobile devices. Generate a fresh wallet and write down your 12-word recovery phrase in a secure location — this phrase is your sole means of account recovery if you lose access.
Step 2: Transfer USDC to Polygon
- Acquire USDC through a UK-based crypto platform (such as Coinbase, Kraken, or Revolut)
- Move your USDC into your MetaMask address via the Polygon chain (avoid sending to Ethereum mainnet)
- Configure Polygon within MetaMask: chainId 137, RPC https://polygon-rpc.com
Step 3: Attach Your Wallet to Polymarket
Head to polymarket.com and select "Connect Wallet". Choose MetaMask (or WalletConnect if using a phone). Confirm the connection request in your wallet application. Your Polymarket profile initialises instantly from your wallet's public address.
Step 4: Fund Your Account
Select "Deposit" within the Polymarket app. Your Polygon-based USDC balance will display immediately. Choose how much USDC to allocate for trading — there is no meaningful minimum threshold.
Step 5: Execute Your Opening Trade
Explore available markets, pick your desired outcome, specify your stake, and hit "Buy". Your order settles almost instantly thanks to Polygon's speed.
Can UK Users Access Polymarket?
Absolutely. Polymarket functions without restriction across the United Kingdom when accessed through any standard web browser. UK internet providers do not restrict access to the platform. Polymarket operates under an information-market model rather than a gambling licence, and therefore does not require UKGC authorisation.