Polymarket Withdrawals: Complete Guide

Withdrawal stuck? Not sure about fees or routes? This complete guide covers everything: gas fees, network selection, processing times, and how to fix stuck withdrawals within 24 hours.

Why This Happens

Polymarket withdrawals can get stuck or delayed for several reasons. Network congestion is the primary culprit—when blockchain networks are busy, transactions queue up and take longer to process. Ethereum network, in particular, experiences frequent congestion with gas prices spiking during peak times, causing delays of hours or even days during extreme congestion.

Insufficient gas fees cause withdrawals to fail or get stuck in the mempool. Polymarket initiates the withdrawal transaction on your behalf, but if gas costs spike after you submit the withdrawal request, the transaction may fail or remain pending. Network selection also matters—choosing Ethereum when Polygon is available means higher fees and slower processing.

Processing delays on Polymarket's side can also occur. While most withdrawals process quickly, high-volume periods or technical issues can delay processing. Additionally, security checks for large withdrawals may require manual review, adding extra time before processing begins.

How to Fix It

Solution 1: Check Withdrawal Status

The Problem: Withdrawal showing as "pending" or "processing" without details.

1. Check Polymarket dashboard: Go to your account's withdrawal history
2. Look for transaction hash: Once processing begins, a transaction hash should appear
3. Copy transaction hash: Copy the hash if available
4. Check on blockchain explorer: View on Etherscan.io (Ethereum) or Polygonscan.com (Polygon)
5. Monitor confirmation: Watch for transaction confirmation on-chain

Solution 2: Choose the Right Network

The Problem: Withdrawing to wrong network causes transaction to fail or funds to be lost.

1. Check your receiving wallet: Verify which network your wallet supports
2. Match networks: Use Ethereum network for Ethereum addresses, Polygon for Polygon addresses
3. Consider fees: Polygon costs 0.001-0.01 MATIC vs $5-50+ on Ethereum
4. Bridge if needed: Withdraw to Polygon, then bridge to Ethereum if you need Ethereum funds
5. Double-check address: Ensure receiving address matches selected network

Tip: Most users prefer Polygon for lower fees, then bridge to Ethereum only if needed.

Solution 3: Wait for Processing

The Problem: Withdrawal submitted but not showing transaction hash yet.

1. Check processing time: Polymarket typically processes within 1-24 hours
2. Look for status updates: Check dashboard for status changes
3. Wait for transaction hash: Once processing begins, hash appears in withdrawal history
4. Monitor blockchain: After hash appears, track on blockchain explorer
5. Contact if delayed: If no hash after 24 hours, contact support

Solution 4: Verify Receiving Address

The Problem: Funds sent to wrong address or wrong network.

1. Double-check address: Verify receiving wallet address is correct
2. Check network compatibility: Ensure address works with selected network
3. Test with small amount: First withdrawal should be small to verify everything works
4. Copy address carefully: Use copy-paste, never type addresses manually
5. Verify before confirming: Review address one final time before confirming withdrawal

Solution 5: Handle Stuck Transactions

The Problem: Transaction confirmed on Polymarket but stuck on blockchain.

1. Get transaction hash: Copy from Polymarket withdrawal history
2. Check blockchain status: View on Etherscan or Polygonscan
3. If pending: Transaction waiting for confirmation—wait 5-30 minutes
4. If failed: Transaction failed—contact Polymarket support for refund
5. If confirmed: Check receiving wallet—funds should be there

Note: If confirmed on-chain but not received, wait 10-30 minutes for wallet sync, then check again.

Withdrawal Routes & Fees

Ethereum Network

• Processing Time: 1-24 hours (Polymarket) + 5-30 minutes (blockchain)
• Gas Fees: $5-50+ depending on congestion
• Best For: Large withdrawals, wallets that don't support Polygon
• Minimum: Typically $5-10 + gas fees

Polygon Network

• Processing Time: 1-24 hours (Polymarket) + 1-5 minutes (blockchain)
• Gas Fees: 0.001-0.01 MATIC (~$0.001-0.01)
• Best For: Most users, frequent withdrawals, cost-sensitive traders
• Minimum: Typically $5-10 + negligible gas

Recommendation: Use Polygon for all withdrawals unless you specifically need Ethereum network funds. You can always bridge from Polygon to Ethereum later at lower cost.

Common Questions

Prevention Tips

• Always use Polygon: Prefer Polygon network for all withdrawals to save on fees
• Verify address carefully: Double-check receiving address before confirming
• Start with small amounts: Test withdrawals with small amounts first
• Check network compatibility: Ensure receiving wallet supports selected network
• Monitor during low congestion: Withdraw during off-peak hours for faster processing
• Keep transaction hashes: Save withdrawal transaction hashes for support if needed
• Bridge strategically: Withdraw to Polygon, then bridge only if you need Ethereum funds