Where to buy a V-Bucks gift card in the UK and which stores sell them?

FORTNITE fans can fund their gaming experience using V-Bucks.

This gift card is a type of in-game currency. Here we take a look at how you can get your hands on one.

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Where can you buy Fortnite V-Bucks gift cards in the UK?

You can buy Fortnite V-Bucks at several online outlets, including Amazon.

Most will offer you a selection of 1,000, 2,800, 5,000, or 135,000 V-Bucks.

Online retailers selling the virtual currency include:

Elsewhere, Epic Games confirmed that Fortnite Crew Subscriptions can be purchased directly from the Item Shop or from the Battle Pass purchase screen.

Crew Packs are guaranteed to contain a new outfit along with at least one accessory.

What stores sell V-Bucks gift cards?

GAME is one of the few retailers that sells V-Bucks gift cards in stores.

You can check if your local GAME store has them in stock on the GAME website.

Other retailers offering in-store gift cards include:

What are V-Bucks?

V-Bucks is a form of virtual currency used in the game Fortnite, which can be earned in-game or paid for with real money.

Virtual currency isn’t just restricted to Fortnite, with other popular games like FIFA using their own type of credit.

V-Bucks are used to purchase character skins and other in-game items.

Up to 13,500 V-Bucks can be purchased at once, which costs £64.42.

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Can you gift V-Bucks?

There is no way to gift V-Bucks to other players in the game, as the game’s developers, Epic Games, have made it clear that they do not want players to earn their V-Bucks this way, as it could lead to fraud.

The only method of ‘gifting’ V-Bucks is to purchase a gift card online or in-store, so there is no in-game gifting system.

You can collect these gift cards at GAME, Amazon, Curry or Argos and will have V-Bucks value on them.

How to Redeem a Fortnite V-Bucks Gift Card

Redeeming V-Bucks is simple and there is a useful way practical guide on the Epic Games website.

You just need to log in to your account, select the V-Bucks card and click start to begin the redemption process.

On the back of your gift card there will be a scratch-off PIN code to enter, click Next and confirm that your device, balance, etc. are correct, then confirm and the balance will be added to your account.

How much do V-Bucks cost?

There are different real prices for the number of V-Bucks you want to buy.

Here’s how much they cost:

• 1000 V-Bucks costs £6.49
• 2,800 V-Bucks cost £15.99
• 5,000 V-Bucks costs £25.99
• 13,500 V-Bucks cost £63.99

How to get free V-Bucks

The best way to get free V-Bucks is to earn them by completing quests, daily quests, challenges, or storm defense missions.

Missions and challenges display reward value, so it’s worth taking a look at the rewards in the game’s missions tab.

What are the dangers of gift cards?

There are many dangers in purchasing a gift card for loved ones, especially if it has an expiration date – which could result in those receiving it missing the opportunity to claim V-Bucks.

Meanwhile, if Fortnite or Epic Games collapse, you could lose your V-Bucks gift card and be unable to get a refund – especially if it’s a non-refundable gift card.

Additionally, gift cards are a prime target for scammers and fraudsters, and gift card fraud can leave merchants vulnerable to damaging chargebacks from the credit cards that were originally used to purchase them.

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Are there any V-Bucks gift card scams to watch out for?

Gift card scams are common, so it’s understandable to be concerned.

Historically, the most common type of gift card scam involves an unsolicited call from someone claiming to be from the gift card company.

But given that cards and digital in-game purchases, such as battle packs, are now easier to access online, players are reminded to exercise caution.

Police previously warned that Fortnite scammers were targeting players with fake V-Bucks offers.

“Do you or your children play Fortnite? Beware of fraudsters offering free V-Bucks,” police forces including Cheshire Police and Cambridgeshire Police said.

“They will seek access to your account and create charges, or they may request your phone number and enroll you in premium rate subscriptions.

“Be careful with your personal data.”