> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://learn.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.

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).

## Buy USDC on Coinbase

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1. Click <Tooltip tip="Coinbase treats USDC as a cash balance, you 'buy' it by 'Transfering' or 'Depositing'  ">**Transfer**</Tooltip> on the Coinbase homepage.
2. Click **Deposit Cash** then in **Deposit**, select **Deposit USDC**.
3. Enter an amount & connect a payment method under **Transfer from**.
4. Click **Preview**, review the Order Preview, then click **Deposit cash now**.
5. You'll see a **“Your deposit is pending”** screen. You'll receive a confirmation email from Coinbase when your USDC purchase is successful.

If something went wrong along the way, we recommend reaching to Coinbase support.

## Send USDC to your Polymarket account

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1. Click **Send & Receive**.
2. Under **Asset**, select USD Coin. Note: you may have to search for it.
3. Enter the amount you wish to send (deposit) to Polymarket.
4. Under **To**, enter your Polymarket deposit address. You can find yours on the Polymarket Deposit page. Then click **Continue**.
   Ensure you have copied your address for the Polygon network, as depicted below.

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5. Change the network to Polygon to ensure you're sending on the right network. Under **Network**, select Polygon.
6. Click **Send Now**. Your deposit will be available to trade on Polymarket in a few minutes.
7. Back on the Polymarket deposit page, Click **Confirm pending deposit**.
