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Get your gift card balance into your Fortnite account
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Do you want to redeem a gift card for Fortnite? Whether you're playing on console or PC, you'll need to use the Epic Games website to get your V-Bucks. If you don't have an Epic Games account, you'll need to make one and link it to your console. Here's how to redeem a Fortnite gift card on your computer, Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch.
Quick Steps
- Log into https://www.fortnite.com/vbuckscard .
- Enter the code on the back of the gift card.
- Select your platform.
- Click Confirm .
- If using a console, enter the secondary code on the console's website.
Steps
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Go to https://www.fortnite.com/vbuckscard in a web browser. Since there's no option to redeem Fortnite V-Bucks within the game, you must use the official Epic Games website.
- You can use a mobile or desktop browser.
- If you purchased V-Bucks directly, they should automatically be added to the account you used to purchase. [1] X Research source
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Click Get Started . This is the yellow button in the center of the screen.Advertisement
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Log into your Epic Games account. If you don't have an Epic Games account, or you've been playing as a nameless account on console, you'll need to create one .
- Double-check your account name and make sure it's accurate. You won't be able to refund any redeemed cards.
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Enter the code (PIN) and click Next . The code is on the back of the V-Bucks card. Use a coin to scratch off the security covering.
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Select the platform you play on and click Next . You'll see a list of all devices linked to your Epic Games account. Make sure to select the proper platform.
- If you don't see your console, you'll need to link it first.
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Click Confirm . If you play on PC, Nintendo Switch, or mobile, the funds will be added to your account. You can now purchase skins and other items from the Shop .
- If you play on Xbox or PlayStation, you'll receive a secondary code.
- Log into the Microsoft or PlayStation website with the account linked to your Epic Games account.
- Navigate to the Redeem Code (PlayStation) or Redeem (Xbox) section.
- Enter the secondary code.
- If you play on Xbox or PlayStation, you'll receive a secondary code.
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