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Funds in Flight

Deposits may appear in your balance before they fully clear. These are called funds in flight and cannot be withdrawn until they are fully cleared. You can still trade while funds are in flight. Here’s how long each funding method typically takes to fully clear:
Funding MethodProcessing TimeNotes
Debit Card3–4 business daysFunds must fully clear before withdrawal
Bank Transfer (ACH)3–4 business daysFunds must fully clear before withdrawal
Wire Transfer1 business dayWithdrawals available after confirmation

Original Funding Source

All withdrawals must return to the same payment method used for deposit. Funds cannot be redirected to new or third-party accounts. If your deposit method is no longer active, contact Polymarket US Support.

First-In-First-Out (FIFO)

Withdrawals are processed in the order deposits were made. Example: If you deposit $100 by debit card and later $200 by bank transfer (ACH), your first $100 withdrawn will return to your debit card. This rule ensures compliance with anti-money-laundering (AML) regulations.

Summary

  • Deposits must fully clear before they can be withdrawn
  • Withdrawals return only to the original funding source
  • First-In-First-Out (FIFO) applies to every withdrawal
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