BridgeRadarArbitrum to Polygon bridge
There is no official bridge between Arbitrum and Polygon, but fast third-party bridges such as Across and Relay usually finish in under a minute. Circle CCTP moves native USDC, and USDT0 moves USDT between both networks without wrapped tokens. On Polygon, gas is paid in POL and ETH arrives as WETH.
Reviewed October 27, 2026 · 6 solutions checked
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Across
USDC, USDT, WETH and others
Relay
USDC, WETH, POL and others
Circle CCTP
Native USDC on Polygon
USDT0
USDT0 on Polygon
Stargate
USDC, USDT, depending on pools
LI.FI
Depends on the route
Live quotes
What popular services pay out right now for Arbitrum → Polygon.
Data from the LI.FI aggregator, updated just now. Quotes are estimates: the service shows the final amount before you confirm.
Short answer
Arbitrum and Polygon PoS are both EVM networks, so you use the same 0x address and the same wallet on both. What changes is the gas token: ETH on Arbitrum, POL on Polygon.
Going through the official bridges would mean leaving Arbitrum for Ethereum (about 7 days) and then depositing to Polygon. Third-party bridges skip that and pay you on Polygon directly, usually in seconds or minutes.
| Official direct bridge | None, use a third-party bridge |
|---|---|
| Native USDC | Circle CCTP on both networks |
| USDT | USDT0 on both networks |
| Gas | ETH on Arbitrum, POL on Polygon |
| ETH on Polygon | Arrives as WETH |
| Same address | Yes, 0x format |
Why this route is difficult
No official direct route exists. The official way out of Arbitrum takes about 7 days, so almost everyone uses a fast bridge.
ETH is not the gas token on Polygon. ETH sent across becomes WETH, and you still need some POL to make transactions.
Possible approaches
1Intent bridge
Across or Relay pays you on Polygon from a relayer's funds and is repaid later.
Trade-offUsually the fastest, with the fee shown up front.
2Issuer transfer
Circle CCTP burns USDC on Arbitrum and mints it on Polygon; USDT0 does the same for USDT.
Trade-offNo wrapped tokens and no pool limits, but only for that one coin.
Options compared
| Option | You get | Typical time | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across or Relay | USDC, USDT or WETH | Seconds to a minute | Fee in the quote plus Arbitrum gas | Most transfers |
| Circle CCTP | Native USDC | Minutes, faster with Fast Transfer | Arbitrum gas plus any fast fee | Large USDC amounts |
| USDT0 | USDT0 | Minutes | Gas plus messaging fee | Moving USDT |
Working solutions
| Solution | You receive | Custody / verification | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Across | USDC, USDT, WETH and others | Relayers, repayment checked by UMA oracle | Usually done in seconds. |
| Relay | USDC, WETH, POL and others | Solver pays you | Fast cross-chain swaps between EVM networks. |
| Circle CCTP | Native USDC on Polygon | Circle attestation | For USDC. You get native USDC, not USDC.e. |
| USDT0 | USDT0 on Polygon | USDT0 contracts, LayerZero messaging | Burns USDT0 on Arbitrum and mints it on Polygon, one to one. |
| Stargate | USDC, USDT, depending on pools | LayerZero verifiers (DVNs) | Pool-based. Check the token you receive. |
| LI.FI | Depends on the route | Same as the bridge used | Compares several bridges for you. |
How to move Arbitrum to Polygon
Bridge from Arbitrum to Polygon with a fast bridge
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Pick the networks and token
Choose Arbitrum as the source and Polygon as the destination. Pick USDC, USDT or ETH and enter the amount.
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Get some POL
If you have no POL on Polygon, choose a route that gives you a little POL on arrival, or plan to get it another way.
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Confirm and check
Approve the token if asked, confirm, and check the balance on Polygon a moment later.
Fees and timing
Arbitrum gas is usually a few cents.
Fast bridges include their fee in the quote; compare the amount you will receive, not just the fee.
Transactions on Polygon need POL for gas.
Common mistakes
- Arriving on Polygon with no POL, so you cannot move your tokens.
- Receiving USDC.e when an app expects native USDC. Check the token before you deposit.
- Using the official Arbitrum withdrawal and waiting a week when a fast bridge would take seconds.
Before you transfer
- Test with a small amount first.
- For large USDC amounts, CCTP avoids pool limits.
- Add the correct token contract to your wallet if it does not show up.
Frequently asked questions
POL. Keep a small amount, or choose a route that gives you some POL on arrival.
Polygon's gas token is POL, so ETH exists there as an ERC-20 token called WETH. It is still worth the same as ETH.
Circle CCTP or a bridge that uses it. It gives you native USDC on Polygon, which most apps accept.
