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Can You Fund Polymarket via Bank Transfer?
Polymarket does not support direct bank transfer deposits. To fund your Polymarket account using a bank transfer, you'll need to send GBP to a UK-compatible crypto platform via Faster Payments, exchange it for USDC, and then transfer USDC to your personal wallet. This approach generally carries lower costs compared to paying with a debit card.
Best UK Exchanges for Bank Transfer → USDC
- Coinbase UK: Accepts Faster Payments, zero-cost GBP deposits, 0.5–1% conversion margin
- Kraken: GBP via SEPA and Faster Payments available, tight USDC conversion margins
- Revolut: Same-day internal transfers, reduced conversion costs on Premium and Metal subscriptions
- Wirex: Supports GBP inbound transfers, offers competitive USDC conversion pricing
Step-by-Step: Bank Transfer to Polymarket
- Step 1: Transfer GBP via Faster Payments to your selected exchange (typically instantaneous)
- Step 2: Acquire USDC on the Polygon chain (alternatively, purchase USDC on Ethereum and cross-chain transfer — less optimal)
- Step 3: Send USDC from the exchange to your MetaMask wallet on Polygon
- Step 4: Move funds from MetaMask into your Polymarket account
How Long Does a Bank Transfer Take?
Faster Payments in the UK reach the exchange in a matter of minutes (typically 2 hours maximum). After the deposit clears, completing the remaining steps (purchasing USDC, withdrawing it, and moving it to Polymarket) takes roughly 10 minutes or less. The entire journey from initiating your bank transfer to placing your first trade generally takes fewer than 3 hours.
Fees Comparison: Bank Transfer vs Debit Card
Bank transfer tends to be the more economical choice. The vast majority of platforms impose no charge for Faster Payments deposits, whereas debit card transactions incur 1–2% in fees. When depositing £500 or more, bank transfer proves significantly more cost-effective.