To transfer Polygon (MATIC) from Kraken to MetaMask, first, you need to copy the MetaMask address.
Then, click Withdraw to Kraken and find MATIC.
Then, add the MetaMask address and enter the amount.
Finally, confirm the transaction.
Usually, it takes 2-5 minutes to send/transfer Polygon (MATIC) from Kraken to MetaMask.
To transfer Polygon (MATIC) from Kraken to MetaMask, a withdrawal fee of 0.00350 MATIC is applicable.
There are two ways to send Polygon (MATIC) from Kraken to MetaMask
- Steps to transfer Polygon (MATIC) from Kraken to MetaMask
- Steps to transfer Polygon (MATIC) from Kraken mobile application to MetaMask mobile application
Table of Contents:
Steps to transfer Polygon (MATIC) from Kraken to MetaMask
1. Copy the MetaMask address
Open the MetaMask wallet extension.
Please type your password to unlock it
If you haven’t created MetMask Wallet, create MetaMask Wallet first.
Make sure you are in the polygonal mainnet. If not, you need to switch networks.
If you haven’t added MATIC to MetaMask, you can add Polygon Mainnet to MetaMask by following this guide.
Click on the “copy” icon just above the MATIC balance.
2. Click “Withdrawal“
Go to the kraken site.
Enter your user name and password to log in.
After logging into your account, you will see several options, such as Trade, Pricing, Earnings, Funding, History, Support, and Buy Cryptocurrencies.
You need to click on “Financing“.
Now, there will be two options: Deposit and Withdrawal.
Since you are withdrawing Polygon (MATIC) from Kraken, you need to click “Withdraw”.
3. Find MATIC
Clicking On Withdrawal, a Withdrawal window will open.
There you can find your crypto asset.
Use the search box to find Polygon (MATIC).
Once you find MATIC, click on it.
4. Add address
After clicking on MATIC, you will land on Deposits and Withdrawals.
You need to add the recipient’s MetaMask address to your Kraken account.
To do this, click “Add Polygon Address“.
Now you need to paste the MetaMask address that you copied in step 1. Also, add a name in the Address Description field.
Finally, click “Add Withdrawal Address”.
By clicking Add Pickup Address, you will receive an email confirming the address.
Go to the inbox of Kraken’s registered email address and click “Confirm Withdrawal Address“.
5. Paste the address and amount of the metamask
After confirmation by email, the recipient’s MetaMask address will be added automatically.
Now, you need to enter the amount of MATIC that needs to be transferred.
Finally, click on the “Withdraw” button.
Note: The minimum withdrawal limit of MATIC in Kraken is 0.00500 MATIC.
6. Confirm the withdrawal
Now, a pop-up confirmation window will open.
The window contains information, such as the recipient’s address, withdrawal amount, and withdrawal fee.
Check the details and click “Withdrawal“.
You have successfully transferred Polygon (MATIC) from Kraken to MetaMask.
7. Check recent transfers
After the transfer, you can open your MetaMask wallet and check your MATIC balance.
To see recent transfers in MetaMask, click the “Tasks” tab.
You can also see recent transfers in your Kraken account.
To do this, take a look at the right side of the Deposits and Withdrawals window.
Steps to transfer Polygon (MATIC) from Kraken mobile application to MetaMask mobile application
1. Copy the MetaMask address
Open the mobile application.
Switch to Polygon Mainnet in case you are on the other network.
If you haven’t added Polygon Mainnet to MetaMask, you need to add it first.
To pick up Polygon (MATIC) from Kraken, first, you need to tap on the address to copy it.
If you want to scan the QR code instead of copying the address, you need to open the MetaMask wallet extension.
Then, click on “three dots“. Then, click “Account Details“.
2. Tap “Withdraw”
Open the Kraken mobile application.
Tap on the “Deposit/Withdraw” icon at the bottom of the screen.
You can now see Buy, Sell, Convert, Deposit and Withdraw.
Tap “Withdraw“.
3. Select MATIC
After tapping Withdrawal, a Withdrawal page will open.
Switch to Polygon (MATIC) and tap on it.
4. Select the address and enter the amount
Now, you need to enter the amount in fiat or MATIC currency.
Then, select the address in the Withdraw field.
Note: The minimum withdrawal limit of MATIC in Kraken is 0.00500 MATIC.
5. Swipe to confirm
After selecting the address and entering the amount to be transferred, you will land on the final page of Withdrawal.
This page contains details, such as an address, an amount, and a fee.
Carefully examine the details because funds sent to the wrong address cannot be recovered.
Finally, swipe to confirm.
You have successfully withdrawn Polygon (MATIC) from the Kraken application.
6. Check recent transfers
To view recent transfers in the Kraken application, you need to tap on the “Cake” icon.
Then, tap on “Transaction History“.
To view recent transfers in the MetaMask mobile application, you need to tap Polygon (MATIC) under Tokens.
conclusion
To send Polygon (MATIC) from Kraken to MetaMask, all you need is the MetaMask wallet address and enough MATIC.
Always be careful when copying paste the address. You will lose your cryptocurrency if you enter an incorrect address.
