EVM chain

Polygon (POL) on U.CASH

Polygon PoS is a proof-of-stake EVM-compatible sidechain that runs alongside Ethereum. Its fast blocks and low fees have made it a long-standing favorite for retail payments and stablecoin use.

Polygon at a glance

Ticker
POL
Type
EVM chain
Launched
2020
Block time
~2 seconds

Proof-of-Stake. Settlement on U.CASH is non-custodial: every payment moves on-chain, direct to a wallet you control. Confirmation policy for Polygon: Credited after a few PoS confirmations, usually within a minute..

One coin, three ways to use it

A single U.CASH account works across accept, swap, and buy. Pick where to start.

Accept Polygon

Take POL in checkout alongside cards and 30+ chains. White-label, non-custodial, live in minutes.

Swap Polygon

Trade POL for any asset across the network, routed for the best price.

Buy Polygon

Get POL with any asset you hold, one step, settled to your wallet.

Supported on Polygon

Receive, hold, and settle POL your way.

ERC-20BEP-20Native gas tokenNon-custodial

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Polygon FAQ

What is Polygon?
Polygon PoS is a proof-of-stake EVM-compatible chain running alongside Ethereum. It is known for fast blocks, low fees and wide wallet support.
What is POL?
POL is the native token of Polygon PoS, used to pay for transactions and secure the network through staking. It succeeds the older MATIC token.
Is Polygon non-custodial on U.CASH?
Yes. Funds stay in your wallet and transactions route on-chain. U.CASH never holds your keys or your assets.
How does Polygon compare to the other coins U.CASH supports?
Polygon is one of 30+ chains and tokens on U.CASH. What changes per coin is speed, fees, and finality; Polygon runs on Proof-of-Stake. What stays the same everywhere is non-custodial settlement, best-price swap routing, and one account across every asset. Browse them in the /accept/, /swap/, and /buy/ directories.
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One account unlocks accept, swap, buy, and the rest of the U.CASH network across 30+ chains.