> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.polymarket.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Deposit with Coinbase

> How to buy and deposit USDC to your Polymarket account using Coinbase.

## Buying USDC

**How to buy and deposit USDC to your Polymarket account using Coinbase.**

Depositing directly to Polymarket from Coinbase is simple and easy. If you need help creating a Coinbase account, see their [guide on Coinbase.com](https://help.coinbase.com/en/coinbase/getting-started)

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<Steps>
  <Steps.Step>
    Login to <ExternalLink href="https://coinbase.com">Coinbase</ExternalLink>, and click "**Transfer**"
  </Steps.Step>

  <Steps.Step>
    Select "Deposit Cash" > "Deposit USDC"
  </Steps.Step>

  <Steps.Step>
    Enter the amount you wish to deposit, and connect a payment method under "**Transfer from**"
  </Steps.Step>

  <Steps.Step>
    Click **Preview**, review the Order Preview, then click **Deposit cash now**.
  </Steps.Step>

  <Steps.Step>
    You'll see a **“Your deposit is pending”** screen. You'll receive a confirmation email from Coinbase when your USDC purchase is successful.
  </Steps.Step>
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If something went wrong along the way, we recommend reaching to Coinbase support.

## Transfering to Polymarket

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  <Steps.Step>
    Copy your Polymarket USDC (Polygon) wallet address, as shown in your <ExternalLink href="https://polymarket.com/wallet">Polymarket wallet</ExternalLink>.

    *Ensure you have copied your address for the Polygon network, as depicted below*

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  <Steps.Step>
    Login to <ExternalLink href="https://coinbase.com">Coinbase</ExternalLink>, and select "Transfer" > "Send Crypto"
  </Steps.Step>

  <Steps.Step>
    Select USDC as the sending asset (note: you may have to search for it), and enter the amount you wish to send (deposit) to Polymarket.
  </Steps.Step>

  <Steps.Step>
    Under **To**, enter your Polymarket deposit address you copied from your <ExternalLink href="https://polymarket.com/wallet">Polymarket wallet</ExternalLink>.
  </Steps.Step>

  <Steps.Step>
    Under **Network**, select Polygon.
  </Steps.Step>

  <Steps.Step>
    Click **Send Now**. Your deposit will be available to trade on Polymarket in a few minutes!
  </Steps.Step>

  <Steps.Step>
    Back on the Polymarket <ExternalLink href="https://polymarket.com/wallet">deposit page</ExternalLink>, click **"Confirm pending deposit"**.
  </Steps.Step>
</Steps>