Polygon Gas Fee Guide
Polygon gas fees typically range from $0.0005 to $0.002 for basic MATIC transfers, using 21,000 gas units. The network supports 65,000 TPS with block times of 2 seconds.
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- Gwei Price
- Base Fee
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FEE GUIDE 2026
The most up-to-date guide to MATIC
transfer fees on the Polygon network
Polygon fees: as low as $0.0005
per transaction in 2026
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MATIC transfer fees on the Polygon network are among the lowest in all of crypto. A basic transfer costs between $0.0005 and $0.002, making Polygon the go-to network for frequent, low-cost transactions. This site covers everything from gas fee calculation to exchange withdrawal fees and the EIP-1559 fee mechanism.
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Polygon (MATIC) transfer fees are extremely low — typically less than $0.01 for any transaction type. This guide covers gas fee calculation, EIP-1559 mechanics, exchange withdrawal fees, and how Polygon compares to Ethereum. Whether you are a DeFi trader, NFT creator, or casual sender, this is your complete reference for MATIC fees in 2026.
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MATIC Fee Topics
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MATIC Transfer Cost
The actual cost to send MATIC on Polygon is under $0.01 in most conditions. Smart contract interactions like swaps cost $0.005–$0.10 depending on complexity.
- Transfer Cost
- Smart Contract
- DeFi Fees
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How to Reduce MATIC Fee
Transact during off-peak hours, set a custom gas price just above the base fee, and batch transactions when possible to minimize costs on Polygon.
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MATIC vs Ethereum Fee
Polygon fees are up to 10,000x cheaper than Ethereum mainnet for equivalent transactions. A $50 Ethereum transfer costs $0.001 on Polygon.
- Gas Tracker
- Off-Peak Timing
- Batch Tx
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Fee Calculator Guide
Fee = Gas Units × Gas Price (gwei) × 0.000000001 MATIC. At 100 gwei, a 21k gas transfer costs 0.0021 MATIC. Check PolygonScan for live gas data.
- EIP-1559
- Base Fee
- Priority Fee
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Exchange Withdrawal Fees
Exchange withdrawal fees for MATIC vary widely. MEXC charges 0 MATIC; Binance charges ~0.1 MATIC. Always choose the Polygon (MATIC) network over ERC-20 to save.
- MEXC: Free
- CoinEx: 0.0016
- Binance: 0.1
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From gas unit calculations to EIP-1559 mechanics, this site covers every aspect of MATIC transfer fees on Polygon.
01 Understand Gas
What Is a Gas Fee on Polygon?
Gas fees compensate validators for processing transactions. On Polygon, fees are paid in MATIC and are a fraction of a cent for basic transfers.
02 Calculate Cost
Using the Gas Fee Formula
Fee = Gas Units × Gas Price × 0.000000001 MATIC. For a 21,000-unit transfer at 100 gwei, the cost is 0.0021 MATIC.
03 Optimize
Keeping Your Fees as Low as Possible
Transact during off-peak hours and set a custom gas price just above the base fee to minimize costs.
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