UPDATED OCTOBER 29, 2026

Why Can't I Withdraw From Polymarket US?

By Chris Spags of Splash Play · Published · Updated

Most often, you can't withdraw from Polymarket US because your deposit hasn't fully cleared, which typically takes 3 to 4 business days. The other causes it lists are a method you didn't deposit with, outdated bank details on an ACH payout, money still in open orders or positions, promotional credits, which are for trading only and can't be withdrawn, and anti-money-laundering review.

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18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See https://polymarketexchange.com/files/legal/latest/rulebook for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization.

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Error by error

What you seeCause Polymarket US givesWhat to do
Withdrawal unavailableDeposit has not fully clearedWait for the deposit to fully clear
Wrong withdrawal methodMethod does not match the original funding sourceUse the same method as your deposit
ACH rejectedIncorrect or outdated bank detailsRe-link your correct bank account
Deposit still pending after 5 business daysNot givenContact support

A deposit that hasn't cleared

Deposits must fully clear before they can be withdrawn, which typically takes 3 to 4 business days, and business days do not include weekends or holidays. Until then the money is what Polymarket US calls funds in flight: you can trade with it, but you can't withdraw it.

Polymarket US may credit part of a deposit as instant buying power so you can trade right away. That has a cap, and to withdraw the original deposit or any proceeds from instant buying power, the funds must fully clear.

Promotional credits are for trading only

Polymarket US says promo credits are trading credits, not cash. They can't be withdrawn, including after they are used in trading or after the position settles or is liquidated, and your own cash is used before the credit.

Its example: a $20 promo credit used in trading stays non-withdrawable, but if that trading produces $10 in eligible proceeds after settlement, up to $10 may become withdrawable. To take it out you need to link a payment method and make an initial deposit, and the money becomes available once that deposit fully clears.

Polymarket US's Refer-A-Friend FAQ words this differently, saying credits “may be withdrawn upon position settlement or liquidation.” Its promotional-credit page and its incentive program terms both say credits can't be withdrawn as cash, so if a balance looks wrong, ask support.

Money in orders, and AML review

Your cash balance is the money not tied to open positions or open orders, and withdrawals can be made only from that cash balance. Selling or closing a position returns the proceeds to cash.

Polymarket US reviews all withdrawals under anti-money-laundering (AML) regulations, and says these checks may temporarily delay processing until verification is complete.

Still stuck? Contact support@polymarket.us or use the in-app chat, and include your exact error code.

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18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See https://polymarketexchange.com/files/legal/latest/rulebook for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization.

FAQ

All withdrawals are reviewed under anti-money-laundering rules, which may delay processing until verification is complete. If the deposit behind it is still pending after 5 business days, contact support.
No. Promo credits are trading credits, not cash. Eligible proceeds above the credit may become withdrawable once you've linked a payment method and an initial deposit has cleared.
The deposit has not fully cleared yet. Card and ACH deposits typically take 3 to 4 business days.
Polymarket US support, by email at support@polymarket.us or through the in-app chat. Include the exact error code.

Sources

  • Polymarket US: Withdrawal troubleshooting: https://docs.polymarket.us/learn/deposits/withdraw-funds/troubleshooting
  • Polymarket US: Why can't I withdraw my funds?: https://docs.polymarket.us/learn/faq/withdraw-funds
  • Polymarket US: Withdrawal Rules: https://docs.polymarket.us/learn/deposits/withdraw-funds/rules
  • Polymarket US: Why can't I withdraw my promotional credit?: https://docs.polymarket.us/learn/faq/withdraw-promo
  • Polymarket US: User Incentive Programs: https://docs.polymarket.us/incentives/user-programs
  • Polymarket US: Refer-A-Friend FAQs: https://docs.polymarket.us/faqs/refer-a-friend-faqs
  • Polymarket US: Check Your Balance: https://docs.polymarket.us/learn/get-started/cash

All sources read October 29, 2026.