Bridging from Arbitrum to Polygon allows you to move your digital assets from Arbitrum's powerful Layer-2 network back to Polygon's low-cost, high-throughput ecosystem. Whether you're looking to take profits, access Polygon-native DeFi protocols, or simply diversify across chains, the Arbitrum to Polygon bridge makes the process fast, affordable, and secure.
Why Bridge from Arbitrum to Polygon?
Arbitrum and Polygon each offer unique ecosystems and opportunities. Moving funds from Arbitrum to Polygon can be advantageous for several reasons:
- Access Polygon's massive ecosystem of DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 gaming applications
- Lower overall transaction costs — Polygon's fees are among the lowest of any EVM chain
- Participate in Polygon-exclusive protocols, yield farms, and liquidity pools
- Diversify across multiple Layer-2 networks to reduce single-chain exposure
- Take advantage of cross-chain arbitrage opportunities between Arbitrum and Polygon DEXs
How to Bridge from Arbitrum to Polygon
- Set Your Wallet to Arbitrum: Switch your wallet (MetaMask, etc.) to the Arbitrum One network before connecting to the bridge.
- Have ETH for Gas: Arbitrum uses ETH as its gas token. Ensure you have enough ETH on Arbitrum to pay for the bridge transaction.
- Connect Your Wallet: Visit the Polygon Arbitrum Bridge and connect your wallet. The interface will detect you are on Arbitrum.
- Select Networks: Choose Arbitrum One as the "From" network and Polygon as the "To" network.
- Select Token and Amount: Pick the asset you want to transfer and enter the amount. Review the estimated fees and final amount you'll receive on Polygon.
- Approve and Bridge: For ERC-20 tokens, approve the contract if required. Then confirm the bridge transaction in your wallet.
- Receive on Polygon: Your funds will arrive on the Polygon network shortly. Most transfers complete within 60 seconds to a few minutes.
When bridging ETH from Arbitrum to Polygon, note that you will receive WETH (Wrapped ETH) on Polygon, since ETH is the native currency of Arbitrum but not Polygon. You can then swap WETH for MATIC or other tokens on any Polygon DEX.
Polygon Arbitrum Bridge
Arbitrum to Polygon: What You Need Before You Start
- ETH on Arbitrum: Required to pay gas fees for the bridge transaction on Arbitrum One
- MATIC on Polygon (Recommended): To interact with Polygon dApps after bridging, you'll need MATIC/POL for gas. Some bridges provide a small amount automatically.
- Compatible Wallet: MetaMask, Rainbow, Coinbase Wallet, or any WalletConnect-compatible wallet
- Tokens to Bridge: USDC, USDT, ETH, ARB, DAI, or other supported ERC-20 tokens
Arbitrum to Polygon Bridge Fees and Speed
The Arbitrum to Polygon bridge is one of the most cost-efficient cross-chain routes available:
- Speed: Most transfers complete in under 2 minutes; peak congestion may extend this to 5-20 minutes
- Arbitrum Gas Fee: Typically $0.01–$0.10 worth of ETH
- Bridge Fee: Usually 0.05%–0.2% of the transfer amount
- Polygon Receiving Fee: Minimal, often less than $0.01
Stablecoin transfers such as USDC and USDT are particularly efficient, with minimal price impact and predictable costs regardless of market conditions.
Popular Token Routes: Arbitrum to Polygon
- ETH Arbitrum to Polygon — bridge Ether to access Polygon's ecosystem
- USDC from Arbitrum to Polygon — the most popular stablecoin route
- USDT from Arbitrum to Polygon — move Tether across Layer-2 networks
- ARB to Polygon — convert Arbitrum's governance token for use on Polygon
- DAI from Arbitrum to Polygon — bridge the MakerDAO stablecoin
