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Optimism to Polygon Bridge

There is no official bridge between Optimism and Polygon PoS. Transfers go through fast bridges like Across, Relay, Stargate and deBridge, and native USDC through Circle CCTP. Gas on Polygon is paid in POL, and ETH arrives as wrapped WETH.

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 Optimism 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 Optimism → Polygon.

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

Short answer

Optimism and Polygon PoS are both compatible and your wallet address is the same on both. They are still different networks: a normal send on Optimism will not reach Polygon. You need a .

The official withdrawal from Optimism goes only to Ethereum and takes about 7 days. Fast bridges move funds directly to Polygon in seconds or minutes.

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

Why this route is difficult

Optimism is an Ethereum , while Polygon PoS is a separate network with its own . They have no shared .

The official bridges of both networks lead to Ethereum, so direct transfers use third-party bridges, or CCTP for USDC.

Possible approaches

1Intent bridge

You deposit tokens on Optimism and a pays you on Polygon right away.

Trade-offVery fast, but you trust the bridge's contracts and verification.

2Circle CCTP

Native USDC is burned on Optimism and minted on Polygon after Circle's .

Trade-offNative USDC with no wrapped versions, but USDC only and dependent on Circle.

Options compared

OptionYou getTypical timeCostBest for
Across or RelayETH (as WETH), USDC, USDT and othersUsually under a minuteFee included in the quoteFast transfers of popular tokens
Circle CCTPNative USDC on PolygonSeconds to about 20 minutes depending on mode and a possible fast-mode feeMoving USDC
Gas.zipA little POL for gasSecondsSmall feeGetting gas on Polygon

Working solutions

SolutionYou receiveCustody / verificationNotes
AcrossWETH, USDC, USDTUMA optimistic verificationFast relayer payouts.
RelayWETH, USDC, POL and others pays outCan deliver POL for gas directly.
Circle CCTPNative USDCCircle attestationUSDC only.
StargateUSDC, USDT, WETHLayerZero verifiers (DVNs)Pool based.
deBridgeMany tokensdeBridge validator networkCan deliver the token you want directly.
Gas.zipPOLGas.zip serviceFor topping up gas only.

How to move Optimism to Polygon

Bridging ETH or USDC with a fast bridge

  1. 1

    Plan gas on Polygon

    Polygon transactions need POL. Pick a bridge with gas delivery, or get a little POL separately through Gas.zip.

  2. 2

    Open the bridge

    Go to the official site of Across, Relay, Stargate or an . Choose Optimism as the source and Polygon as the destination.

  3. 3

    Check the token

    ETH is not the on Polygon and arrives as WETH. If you need USDC, choose native USDC, not USDC.e.

  4. 4

    Confirm and check the balance

    Sign the transaction on Optimism. When it completes, switch your wallet to Polygon and check the balance.

Fees and timing

Network fees on Optimism and Polygon are usually small and paid in ETH and POL. The main difference between options is the bridge fee and rate.

The official route via Ethereum needs two bridges, about a 7-day wait and Ethereum fees.

Common mistakes

  • Expecting native ETH on Polygon. ETH exists there only as wrapped WETH.
  • Choosing Polygon zkEVM instead of Polygon PoS.
  • Bridging only tokens and having no POL for gas.

Before you transfer

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

Frequently asked questions

No. The official Optimism withdrawal leads to Ethereum and takes about 7 days. Direct transfers use third-party bridges, or CCTP for USDC.

The native coin on Polygon is POL, and ETH exists as the wrapped WETH token. This is normal and it works in Polygon apps.

Pick a bridge that delivers gas, such as Relay, or send a little POL through Gas.zip.