How to exchange USDC TRC20 for POL safely and at a good rate
If you hold USDC TRC20 and want Polygon, you don’t need an exchange account. At ROVEN exchange the swap takes a few minutes: you see the final amount in advance, and an operator checks every order by hand.
USDC TRC20 is the Tron version of the USDC stablecoin; since 2024 Circle no longer issues new tokens on this network. POL (formerly MATIC) is the coin of Polygon PoS, an Ethereum-compatible network with fees in cents.
Why swap USDC TRC20 for POL
A stablecoin is a handy way to hold dollars, but to benefit from market growth or use the Polygon PoS network you need POL itself. With POL you get access to the apps, staking and tokens of the Polygon PoS network.
Networks and addresses
| You send USDC TRC20 | You receive POL | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Tron (TRC20) | Polygon PoS |
| Address | “T” + 33 characters | “0x” + 40 characters |
| Network speed | a block comes every 3 seconds | a block comes every 2 seconds |
| Memo / tag | Not needed | Not needed |
What to watch out for
- Send USDC on TRC20 specifically and check that it’s Circle’s official contract.
- A Polygon address is the same as an Ethereum one; select the Polygon network in your wallet to see POL.
- To send USDC your wallet needs some TRX to pay the network fee.
- Send the exact amount from the order and do it within 30 minutes, while the locked rate is valid.
How long the swap takes
Swap speed depends on both networks. On Tron (TRC20), a block comes every 3 seconds; on Polygon PoS, a block comes every 2 seconds. The whole USDC TRC20 to POL swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
The current rate is 1 USDC = 11.082964 POL and the minimum amount is 20 USDC. Create an order in the form above, and ROVEN exchange will send swap updates by email or Telegram.
