Bridge USDC Polygon (Polygon PoS) to USDT Arbitrum (Arbitrum One)

Move dollars between networks: send USDC Polygon on Polygon PoS and receive USDT Arbitrum on Arbitrum One in a single order.

Rate updated: Sep 11, 2026, 17:23

From network: Polygon PoS
To network: Arbitrum One
You receive: USDT on Arbitrum One
Minimum: 200 USDC Polygon ≈ $199.97

You send

USDC Polygon

You get 2,000.2

USDT Arbitrum

Rate: 1 USDC Polygon = 1.0001 USDT Arbitrum
Minimum: 200 USDC Polygon
Maximum: 10,000,000 USDC Polygon

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The amount you get is estimated at the current rate.

The USDC Polygon → USDT Arbitrum bridge runs at 1 USDC Polygon = 1.0001 USDT Arbitrum. For 100 USDC Polygon you receive 100.01 USDT Arbitrum; the amount is calculated by this rate, and you only pay the Polygon PoS fee for your own transfer. You can bridge from 200 USDC Polygon. That is about $199.97.

Polygon PoS is an EVM sidechain connected to Ethereum; Arbitrum One is an Ethereum layer-2 rollup. Fees on Arbitrum One are paid in ETH: to move USDT further, keep a little ETH on the same address.

Polygon PoS vs Arbitrum One: network comparison

	Polygon PoS	Arbitrum One
Network type	Sidechain with checkpoints to Ethereum	Layer 2 (optimistic rollup)
Fees are paid in	POL	ETH
Fee level	low	low
Speed	fast	fast
Block time	~2 sec	~0.25 sec
Address format	0x…	0x…
Memo / tag	not needed	not needed
EVM-compatible addresses (0x…)	yes	yes
Withdrawal to Ethereum via the official bridge	—	~7 days (challenge period)

Fee and speed levels are relative and depend on network load.

Crystal-Trade or a classic bridge: what is the difference

	Crystal-Trade	Classic bridge
What you receive	USDT on Arbitrum One	The same stablecoin; switching between USDT and USDC needs a separate swap
Wallet connection and approvals	Not needed: you send coins to the order address	Needed: you connect a wallet and sign contract transactions
Coins for fees on Arbitrum One	Not needed to receive	Often needed to claim funds or move them after the bridge
Time	After the Polygon PoS confirmations; the status is shown on the order page	Depends on the bridge and the load of both networks
Who holds the funds during the transfer	Crystal-Trade, for the duration of the order (with an AML check)	The bridge smart contract or its validators

USDC Polygon → USDT Arbitrum: amounts at the current rate

How much USDT Arbitrum you get for USDC Polygon

USDC Polygon	USDT Arbitrum
200	200.02
1,000	1,000.1
2,000	2,000.2
10,000	10,001
20,000	20,002
100,000	100,010

How much USDC Polygon you need to get USDT Arbitrum

USDT Arbitrum	USDC Polygon
200	199.98
1,000	999.9
2,000	1,999.8
10,000	9,999
20,000	19,998
100,000	99,990

USDC Polygon → USDT Arbitrum rate and chart

How to bridge USDC Polygon from Polygon PoS to Arbitrum One

Enter the USDC Polygon amount in the calculator (from 200 USDC Polygon) and open the exchange form.
Paste your Arbitrum One address (0x…) to receive USDT Arbitrum.
Send USDC Polygon over the Polygon PoS network to the address from the order, exactly in the amount shown.
After the Polygon PoS confirmations, USDT Arbitrum is sent to your Arbitrum One address. The status is shown on the order page.

Exchange USDC Polygon to USDT Arbitrum

Before you bridge USDC Polygon to Arbitrum One

The receiving address must be on the Arbitrum One network (0x…).
Addresses on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain and Polygon look the same (0x…): make sure the wallet shows Arbitrum One as the network.
Send USDC Polygon over Polygon PoS only — a transfer over another network will not reach the order.
The amount sent must be at least 200 USDC Polygon.
To move USDT on Arbitrum One later, you will need a little ETH on the same address.
Funds go through an AML check; high-risk transfers may be held until the check is complete.

USDC Polygon → USDT Arbitrum bridge: FAQ

What does the USDC Polygon → USDT Arbitrum bridge do?

It moves dollars from Polygon PoS to Arbitrum One: you send USDC Polygon and receive USDT Arbitrum, a dollar stablecoin on another network.

How long does it take to bridge USDC Polygon to Arbitrum One?

The order is processed after the Polygon PoS network confirms your transfer, then USDT Arbitrum is sent over Arbitrum One. A new Polygon PoS block appears about every 2 sec.

Will I receive native USDT or a wrapped token?

USDT Arbitrum is the standard USDT token on Arbitrum One — the same one exchanges send when you withdraw to this network.

Do I need ETH to receive USDT Arbitrum?

Not to receive. You will need ETH later to send USDT from your Arbitrum One address.

Which address should I enter to receive USDT Arbitrum?

An address on the Arbitrum One network: 0x… An Ethereum-style address (0x…) works, but the wallet must be set to Arbitrum One.

What are the minimum and maximum amounts for USDC Polygon to USDT Arbitrum?

The minimum is 200 USDC Polygon and the maximum is 10,000,000 USDC Polygon.

Are there extra fees when exchanging USDC Polygon to USDT Arbitrum?

The amount you get is calculated at the exchange rate shown in the calculator. The network fee for sending USDC Polygon is paid by the sender and depends on the wallet and network load.

Can I bridge back from Arbitrum One to Polygon PoS?

The reverse direction is not available right now. Other bridges from Arbitrum One are listed below.

Do I need to register to exchange USDC Polygon to USDT Arbitrum?

No, you only need to enter the receiving details and contact information in the order.