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Avalanche to Polygon Bridge

There is no official bridge between Avalanche and Polygon. USDC moves through Circle CCTP, other tokens through Stargate, Relay, deBridge or Synapse.

Reviewed October 31, 2026 · 6 solutions checked

On this page
  1. Where to transfer
  2. Live quotes
  3. Short answer
  4. Why this route is difficult
  5. Possible approaches
  6. Options compared
  7. Working solutions
  8. How to move Avalanche to Polygon
  9. Fees and timing
  10. Common mistakes
  11. Before you transfer
  12. FAQ
  13. Related routes

Where to transfer

Services that handle this route, with links to their official sites.

Live quotes

What popular services pay out right now for Avalanche → Polygon.

Data from the LI.FI aggregator, updated just now. Quotes are estimates: the service shows the final amount before you confirm.

Short answer

Avalanche C-Chain and Polygon PoS are both compatible, so your wallet address is the same on both. They are still separate blockchains, and you need a to move funds.

on Avalanche is paid in AVAX, and on Polygon in POL. You need POL even to send the received tokens onward, so plan for it in advance.

Both Avalanche and Polygon have native USDC from Circle and the older bridged USDC.e. Only native USDC can go through CCTP.

Key facts
Direct official bridgeNo
Native USDCVia Circle CCTP
Typical timeSeconds to a few minutes
Gas on PolygonPOL

Why this route is difficult

Avalanche and Polygon PoS are separate blockchains with their own . There is no between them.

The official Avalanche bridge only goes to Ethereum and Bitcoin, and the official Polygon bridge only to Ethereum. Going through Ethereum works but costs more and takes longer.

Possible approaches

1Burn and mint (CCTP)

USDC is burned on Avalanche, Circle confirms it, and native USDC is minted on Polygon.

Trade-offUSDC only, but no wrapped versions.

2Liquidity pools

You deposit a token into a pool on Avalanche and receive it from a pool on Polygon.

Trade-offFast, but the rate depends on pool balance.

3Solvers

A third party pays you on Polygon right away and later receives your funds on Avalanche.

Trade-offVery fast, but not available for every token and amount.

Options compared

OptionYou getTypical timeCostBest for
Stargate, Relay or deBridgeUSDC, USDT, ETH (as WETH) and other tokensSeconds to minutesFee included in the quoteMost transfers
Circle CCTPNative USDC on PolygonSeconds to about 20 minutes, depending on modeSmall fee in fast mode, plus gasMoving USDC
Aggregator (LI.FI)Depends on the chosen routeSame as the chosen bridgeBridge fee plus a possible feeComparing several bridges at once

Working solutions

SolutionYou receiveCustody / verificationNotes
StargateUSDC, USDT, ETHLayerZero verifiers (DVN)Pool based, price depends on pool balance.
Circle CCTPNative USDCCircle Native USDC only.
RelayUSDC, ETH and others paysFast for popular tokens.
deBridgeMany tokensdeBridge validator networkCan deliver the token you need on Polygon directly.
SynapseUSDC, USDTSynapse guards for popular tokens.
LI.FIDepends on routeSame as the chosen bridgeAggregator that compares several bridges.

How to move Avalanche to Polygon

Bridging USDC or USDT

  1. 1

    Check gas

    Keep some AVAX on C-Chain for the fee. Decide how you will get POL on Polygon: some bridges can deliver a little gas with the transfer.

  2. 2

    Open the bridge

    Go to the official site of Stargate, Relay, deBridge or an aggregator. Pick Avalanche C-Chain as the source and Polygon as the destination.

  3. 3

    Compare the quote

    Check which token and how much you will receive. For USDC, check whether it is native or USDC.e.

  4. 4

    Confirm and check the balance

    Sign the transaction on Avalanche. When it completes, check your balance on Polygon PoS.

Fees and timing

Gas on Avalanche C-Chain is usually small and paid in AVAX. The main difference between options is the bridge fee and the rate.

On pool-based bridges the price depends on pool balance. Compare the amount you receive, not just the fee.

Common mistakes

  • Sending from X-Chain or P-Chain. Bridges work with C-Chain tokens.
  • Choosing Polygon zkEVM instead of Polygon PoS.
  • Sending USDC.e through CCTP. The route accepts only native USDC.
  • Arriving on Polygon with no POL for the next transaction.

Before you transfer

  • Send a small amount first if you are using the route for the first time.
  • Get a little POL on Polygon for later transactions.
  • Open bridges only from their official addresses.

Frequently asked questions

No. The official bridges of both networks only connect to Ethereum. Between Avalanche and Polygon people use third-party bridges or CCTP for USDC.

Choose the Circle CCTP route in a bridge app or aggregator. Native USDC is burned on Avalanche and minted on Polygon.

With POL. If you have none, pick a bridge that delivers gas or swap part of the received tokens for POL.