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

FORTNITE fans are able to fund their gaming experience by using V-Bucks, a type of in-game currency.

Here, we se where you can purchase them, and how you can redeem points on the game.

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

You can purchase a Fortnite V-Bucks from several online outlets, including Amazon.

The majority will offer you the selection of either 1,000, 2,800, 5,000, or 135,000 V-Bucks.

Online retailers selling the virtual currency include:

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

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

Which shops sell V-Bucks gift cards?

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

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

Other retailers that offer instore gift cards include:

What are V-Bucks?

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

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

V-Bucks are used to buy in-game skins for characters, and other items.

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

Can you gift V-Bucks?

There is no way to gift other players V-Bucks in-game, as the game developers, Epic Games, made it clear they do not wish players to earn their V-Bucks this way as it could lead to scams.

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

You can pick up these gift cards in GAME, Amazon, Curry's or Argos and will have the value of V-Bucks on them.

How to redeem a Fortnite V-Bucks gift card

Redeeming V-Bucks is straightforward and there is a handy how-to guide on the Epic Games website.

You simply need to go to your account, select V-Bucks card, and click get started to start the redemption process.

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

How much are V-Bucks?

There are different real-life prices for the number of V-Bucks you wish to purchase.

Here is how much they cost:

• 1000 V-Bucks is £6.49
• 2800 V-Bucks is £15.99
• 5000 V-Bucks is £25.99
• 13500 V-Bucks is £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 Shield Defense missions.

Quests and challenges display the value of the reward, so it's worth taking a look at the rewards under the quests tab in the game.

What are the dangers of gift cards?

There are many dangers to buying loved ones a gift card, not least if it has an expiry date - which could see those receiving it miss out on picking up the V-Bucks.

Meanwhile, if Fortnite or Epic Games were to collapse, then you face losing your V-Bucks gift card and being unable to get a refund - especially if it is a non-refundable gift card.

As well as this, gift cards are prime targets 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. 

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 in-game digital purchases, such as battles packs, are now easier to access online, gamers are reminded to take caution.

In 2018, police warned that Fortnite scammers were preying on gamers with phoney V-Bucks offers.

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

"They will seek access to your account and create charges or may ask for your phone number and sign you up to premium rate subscriptions.

"Be careful with your personal data."