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Polygon to Arbitrum bridge

There is no official direct bridge from Polygon to Arbitrum, but fast bridges such as Across and Relay usually finish in under a minute. Circle CCTP moves native USDC and USDT0 moves USDT without wrapped tokens. POL is swapped on the way, and you need some ETH on Arbitrum for gas.

Reviewed October 27, 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 Polygon to Arbitrum
  9. Fees and timing
  10. Common mistakes
  11. Before you transfer
  12. FAQ
  13. Related routes

Where to transfer

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Live quotes

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

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

Short answer

Polygon PoS and Arbitrum are both networks, so your 0x address is the same on both. The token changes: POL on Polygon, ETH on Arbitrum.

The official path goes from Polygon to Ethereum (Polygon checkpoints usually take from about 45 minutes to a few hours) and then from Ethereum to Arbitrum. It costs Ethereum gas twice, so third-party that pay you on Arbitrum directly are the usual choice.

Key facts
Official direct bridgeNone, use a third-party bridge
Native USDCCircle CCTP on both networks
USDTUSDT0 on both networks
GasPOL on Polygon, ETH on Arbitrum
USDC.eNot supported by CCTP
Same addressYes, 0x format

Why this route is difficult

Polygon has two kinds of USDC: native USDC and the older bridged USDC.e. Circle CCTP only moves native USDC; USDC.e has to go through a or be swapped first.

POL is not used on Arbitrum. Bridges swap it into ETH or a on the way.

Possible approaches

1Intent bridge

Across or Relay pays you on Arbitrum from a funds and is repaid later.

Trade-offUsually the fastest, with the fee shown up front.

2Issuer transfer

Circle CCTP burns native USDC on Polygon and mints it on Arbitrum; USDT0 does the same for USDT.

Trade-offNo and no pool limits, but only for that one coin.

3Aggregator

LI.FI, Jumper or Bungee compare bridges and can swap POL or USDC.e on the way.

Trade-offConvenient, but security depends on the bridge it picks.

Options compared

OptionYou getTypical timeCostBest for
Across or RelayUSDC, USDT or ETHSeconds to a minuteFee in the quote plus Polygon gasMost transfers
Circle CCTPNative USDCMinutes, faster with Fast TransferPolygon gas plus any fast feeLarge native USDC amounts
Official route through EthereumTokens on ArbitrumHoursEthereum gas twiceRarely worth it

Working solutions

SolutionYou receiveCustody / verificationNotes
AcrossUSDC, USDT, ETH and othersRelayers, repayment checked by UMA Usually done in seconds.
RelayETH, USDC and others pays youCan turn POL into ETH on Arbitrum in one step.
Circle CCTPNative USDC on ArbitrumCircle For native USDC only, not USDC.e.
USDT0USDT0 on ArbitrumUSDT0 contracts, LayerZero messagingBurns USDT0 on Polygon and mints it on Arbitrum, one to one.
StargateUSDC, USDT, depending on poolsLayerZero verifiers (DVNs)Pool-based. Check the token you receive.
LI.FIDepends on the routeSame as the bridge usedCompares several bridges for you.

How to move Polygon to Arbitrum

Bridge from Polygon to Arbitrum with a fast bridge

  1. 1

    Check your token

    In your wallet, see whether you hold native USDC or USDC.e, and keep a little POL for gas.

  2. 2

    Open a bridge

    Open Across, Relay or an and connect your EVM wallet.

  3. 3

    Pick networks and amount

    Choose Polygon as the source and Arbitrum as the destination. If you have no ETH on Arbitrum, pick ETH as the token you receive or a route that adds a little ETH.

  4. 4

    Confirm and check

    Approve the token if asked, confirm, and check your Arbitrum balance a moment later.

Fees and timing

Polygon gas is usually a fraction of a cent to a few cents in POL.

Fast bridges include their fee in the quote; compare the amount you will receive.

Arbitrum transactions afterwards need a little ETH for gas.

Common mistakes

  • Trying to send USDC.e through CCTP. Only native USDC works there.
  • Arriving on Arbitrum with no ETH, so you cannot move your tokens.
  • Running out of POL on Polygon before the approval and transfer go through.

Before you transfer

  • Test with a small amount first.
  • If you hold USDC.e, a liquidity bridge or aggregator can move it or swap it to native USDC.
  • Add the correct token contract to your wallet if it does not show up.

Frequently asked questions

Not a direct one. The official route goes through Ethereum and costs Ethereum gas twice. Fast bridges like Across or Relay are the usual choice.

POL is not used on Arbitrum, so bridges such as Relay or an aggregator swap it into ETH or a stablecoin on the way.

USDC is issued by Circle directly on Polygon. USDC.e is the older version bridged from Ethereum. CCTP moves only native USDC.

With a fast bridge, usually seconds to a minute. CCTP takes a few minutes, and the official route through Ethereum takes hours.