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Polygon to Optimism Bridge

There is no direct official bridge between Polygon PoS and Optimism. Transfers go through fast bridges like Across, Relay, Stargate and deBridge. Native USDC moves via Circle CCTP and USDT via USDT0. Sending costs POL, and gas on Optimism is paid in ETH.

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 Optimism
  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 → Optimism.

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

The of both networks lead only to Ethereum. Going via Ethereum is possible, but a Polygon withdrawal takes an hour or more and Ethereum fees are higher. A direct third-party bridge is usually faster and cheaper.

Key facts
Direct official bridgeNone
Native USDCVia Circle CCTP
Typical timeSeconds to a few minutes
GasPOL on Polygon, ETH on Optimism

Why this route is difficult

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

The official bridges go through Ethereum, so in practice people use third-party bridges, CCTP for USDC and USDT0 for USDT.

Possible approaches

1Intent bridge

You deposit tokens on Polygon and a pays you on Optimism right away, getting reimbursed later.

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

2Issuer burn and mint

Circle CCTP for USDC and USDT0 for USDT burn tokens on Polygon and mint them on Optimism.

Trade-offYou get the native token with no wrapped versions, but only for that specific .

Options compared

OptionYou getTypical timeCostBest for
Across or RelayETH, USDC, USDT and other tokensUsually under a minuteFee included in the quoteFast transfers of popular tokens
Circle CCTPNative USDC on OptimismSeconds to about 20 minutes depending on mode and a possible fast-mode feeMoving USDC
USDT0USDT0 on OptimismA few minutesGas and a messaging feeMoving USDT

Working solutions

SolutionYou receiveCustody / verificationNotes
AcrossETH, USDC, USDTUMA optimistic verificationFast relayer payouts.
RelayETH, USDC and others pays outFast for popular tokens.
Circle CCTPNative USDCCircle USDC only.
USDT0USDT0LayerZero verifiersFor moving USDT.
StargateUSDC, USDT, ETHLayerZero verifiers (DVNs)Pool based.
deBridgeMany tokensdeBridge validator networkCan deliver the token you want directly.

How to move Polygon to Optimism

Bridging USDC or ETH with a fast bridge

  1. 1

    Keep POL for the fee

    Sending from Polygon needs POL. If you have no ETH on Optimism, choose a route that delivers a little ETH for gas.

  2. 2

    Open the bridge

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

  3. 3

    Check the token

    ETH on Polygon is a wrapped WETH token. On Optimism it usually arrives as . Check the amount you will receive.

  4. 4

    Confirm and check the balance

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

Fees and timing

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

For large amounts compare several quotes: on pool-based bridges the rate depends on pool depth.

Common mistakes

  • Sending from Polygon zkEVM instead of Polygon PoS. They are different networks and not every bridge supports both.
  • Bridging old USDC.e through CCTP. CCTP accepts only native USDC.
  • Ending up on Optimism without ETH for gas.

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 via their official addresses.

Frequently asked questions

No. The official bridges of both networks lead to Ethereum. Direct transfers use third-party bridges, CCTP for USDC and USDT0 for USDT.

Pick a Circle CCTP route in a bridge app or aggregator. Native USDC is burned on Polygon and minted on Optimism.

No. Gas on Optimism is paid in ETH. POL is only needed to send from Polygon.