How to Fund Your Polymarket Account

Funding your Polymarket account takes about 2 minutes. You can use Apple Pay, a debit or credit card, Google Pay, or a direct transfer — no crypto knowledge needed. This guide walks you through every option.

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What You’ll Need Before You Start

A Polymarket account — don’t have one yet? Read our How to Sign Up guide first.

A payment method: debit card, credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay

The minimum deposit is $9

The Easiest Way to Add Funds

Recommended for most users — takes about 2 minutes

Polymarket offers several easy payment options under the “Use Cash” tab. Here’s how to use them:

1. Log in to your Polymarket account at polymarket.com

2. Click the profile icon in the top-right corner of the screen

3. Click Deposit

4. The deposit screen will open. Make sure the “Use Cash” tab is selected at the top — it should be selected by default

5. Choose your preferred payment method:

— Apple Pay — fastest option if you’re on an iPhone or Mac

— Card — debit or credit card

— Google Pay — fastest option on Android

— Revolut Pay — if you have a Revolut account

— AstroPay — an alternative prepaid option

6. Enter how much you want to add. The minimum is $9.

7. Review the total including any processing fee, then confirm payment

8. Your balance appears in your account instantly — you’re ready to place your first prediction

8. Your balance appears in your account instantly — you’re ready to place your first prediction

Note on fees: Card deposits include a small processing fee (under $1 for most deposit amounts). Apple Pay and Google Pay deposits may have similar fees depending on your linked card. These are charged by the payment processor, not by Polymarket.

Already Use Coinbase, Kraken, or Another Crypto App?

If you already hold USDC and want to transfer it directly, you can do that too. On the deposit screen, select the “Use Crypto” tab. Choose “Transfer Crypto” for a direct transfer, or “Connect Exchange” to link your Coinbase or other exchange account directly. For step-by-step instructions on the crypto route, see Polymarket’s official deposit guide.

About Your Account Balance

When you add money to Polymarket, your balance is stored as Polymarket USD (pUSD). Think of it like having credits inside a sports app — it’s always worth exactly $1. When you’re done predicting, you can withdraw back to your original payment method at any time.

How Much Should I Start With?

The minimum is $9, but most new users start with $10–$25. That’s enough to place a few predictions on World Cup markets and get a feel for how things work without much risk. You can always add more later.

There’s no pressure to go big. Start small, see how you like it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a credit card?

Yes. Most major credit cards are accepted. One thing to be aware of: some credit card issuers classify online platform deposits as a “cash advance,” which can trigger extra fees on your credit card statement. To avoid this, use a debit card instead — it works exactly the same way.

Are there deposit fees?

Card deposits include a small processing fee (under $1 for most amounts). Apple Pay and Google Pay deposits may have similar fees depending on your linked card. Crypto transfers have lower or no fees.

How long does it take to show up?

All the cash options — Apple Pay, card, Google Pay, Revolut Pay, and AstroPay — are instant. Your balance appears the moment you confirm payment. Crypto transfers typically take a few minutes.

What is pUSD?

It’s your Polymarket account balance, always worth exactly $1. You don’t need to think about it — it works like any digital balance in a sports or gaming app.