Polygon fees explained
Polygon transactions cost a tiny fraction of a cent. Here is why fees are so low, what you pay them in, and how to get the small amount of POL you need.
Why Polygon fees are so low
Polygon processes transactions on its own high-throughput network rather than directly on congested Ethereum mainnet. More capacity and less congestion means gas fees stay tiny — usually well under $0.01 even for token deployments.
What you pay fees in
All Polygon gas is paid in POL (formerly MATIC), the network's native coin. You only need a small amount — a few POL covers deploying a token plus many transfers and approvals.
How to get POL
- Buy POL on an exchange (Binance, Coinbase, etc.) and withdraw to the Polygon network.
- Or bridge from Ethereum — see how to bridge to Polygon.
- Make sure your wallet is set to Polygon — see add Polygon to MetaMask.
Fees when creating a token
Launching a token on Polygon costs the small network gas plus any service fee. Compared with Ethereum (dollars) Polygon is dramatically cheaper. Try the Polygon token creator or estimate with our cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Polygon gas fees?
Usually a fraction of a cent — even deploying a token typically costs well under $0.01 in gas.
What coin pays Polygon fees?
POL (formerly MATIC). Keep a small amount in your wallet on the Polygon network.
Why is Polygon cheaper than Ethereum?
It has far more transaction capacity and less congestion, so gas prices stay very low.
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