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Polygon to Avalanche Bridge

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

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 Polygon to Avalanche
  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 Polygon → Avalanche.

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 Avalanche C-Chain are both compatible, so your wallet address is the same on both. They are still separate blockchains: a normal send on Polygon does not reach Avalanche. You need a .

on Polygon is paid in POL, and on Avalanche in AVAX. Keep some POL to send and plan how you will get AVAX on the destination side.

Polygon has two kinds of USDC: 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 AvalancheAVAX

Why this route is difficult

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

Trade-offUSDC only, but no wrapped versions.

2Liquidity pools

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

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

3Solvers

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

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.e) and other tokensSeconds to minutesFee included in the quoteMost transfers
Circle CCTPNative USDC on AvalancheSeconds 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 Avalanche directly.
SynapseUSDC, USDTSynapse guards for popular tokens.
LI.FIDepends on routeSame as the chosen bridgeAggregator that compares several bridges.

How to move Polygon to Avalanche

Bridging USDC or USDT

  1. 1

    Check gas

    Keep some POL on Polygon for the fee. Decide how you will get AVAX on Avalanche: 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 Polygon as the source and Avalanche C-Chain 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 Polygon. When it completes, add Avalanche C-Chain to your wallet and check the balance.

Fees and timing

Gas on Polygon is usually very cheap and paid in POL. 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

  • Confusing Polygon PoS with Polygon zkEVM. They are different networks.
  • Sending USDC.e through CCTP. The route accepts only native USDC.
  • Choosing Avalanche X-Chain or P-Chain instead of C-Chain.
  • Arriving on Avalanche with no AVAX for the next transaction.

Before you transfer

  • Send a small amount first if you are using the route for the first time.
  • Check exactly which token will arrive: native or wrapped.
  • Open bridges only from their official addresses.

Frequently asked questions

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

No. CCTP only works with native USDC. Move USDC.e through a liquidity bridge or swap it to native USDC first.

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