Can’t Gift a Battle Pass with V-Bucks in Fortnite? Let’s Sort This Out.
You want to gift a Battle Pass to a friend using V-Bucks? Not so fast. Epic Games has set rules. They want to maintain a balance in gifting. Let’s explore why your V-Bucks won’t work for this.
V-Bucks and Gifting: A No-Go Zone for Battle Passes
Here’s the straightforward truth: you cannot gift Battle Passes bought with V-Bucks. It’s like trying to use fake money for rent. If you earned those V-Bucks by grinding in-game, the Battle Pass stays with you.
“You can’t gift the following: Passes purchased using V-Bucks ( only Passes bought via real-money transactions can be gifted )”
Gifting Battle Pass levels or V-Bucks follows the same rules. They are non-giftable.
“You can’t gift the following: Passes purchased using V-Bucks ( only Passes bought via real-money transactions can be gifted ) Battle Pass Levels. V-Bucks.”
Real Money is King (for Gifting Battle Passes)
If you want to share the joy of a Battle Pass, you’ll need to use real money. Only those bought with cash can be gifted. This is the core rule for gifting in Fortnite.
“Passes purchased using V-Bucks ( only Passes bought via real-money transactions can be gifted )”
To gift, you buy a voucher in-game with real money. Think of it like a gift card, only for a Battle Pass.
“You cannot gift the Battle Pass with V-Bucks; you must purchase the gift voucher in-game, which requires real money.”
Beyond the Battle Pass: Alternative Gifting Avenues
So, direct gifting a Battle Pass with V-Bucks is not possible. But, there are alternatives to surprise your friends with Fortnite treats. * **V-Bucks Gift Cards**: To gift V-Bucks indirectly, visit retailers like Amazon. Purchase a gift card and send the code via email or text to your friend. They redeem it easily!
“So if you want to send v-bucks you’ll need to go somewhere like Amazon. And purchase a v-bucks card card and then you can just email or text the code to your friend. So they can redeem it in their”
* **Item Shop Gifting**: Use your V-Bucks to give items from the Item Shop. Spot a nice skin or emote? Gift it directly using in-game options. It’s not the same as a Battle Pass, but it’s still a nice gesture.
“Gifting in Fortnite allows you to purchase in-game content with V-Bucks and real-money purchases for the different passes and send…”
* **Platform Gift Cards**: Another option is to buy platform-specific gift cards like PlayStation or Xbox Gift Cards. Send the code to your friend, who can buy V-Bucks or any content on their store.
“Account or you could buy a PlayStation gift card or an Xbox gift card for example send the code to your friend.”
Gifting 101: Enabling and Requirements
Before gifting, there are steps to follow to ensure smooth operation. First, gifting isn’t automatically active. You must enable it in your Epic Games settings. Here’s how. 1. In Fortnite, open the menu. 2. Click the gear icon (⚙️) for Settings. 3. Select the silhouette icon ( ) for “Account and Privacy.” 4. Scroll to the “Content” section. 5. Set “Can Receive Gifts” to “Yes.”
“Enable “Can Receive Gifts” in Epic Games Account Settings: Open the main menu : of your Epic Games account. Click the gear icon : then choose “Settings”. Click the silhouette icon : to open the “Account and Privacy” tab. In the Content section, locate “Can Receive Gifts” : and click the arrow to select “Yes”.
Next, **Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)** is required for gifting. Enable 2FA for added security on your account and for gifting purposes as well.
“ensure “Can Receive Gifts” is set to “Yes” in your Epic Games account settings and that 2FA is enabled.”
Here are the requirements for gifting: * **Level Up**: You need to be level 2 in Fortnite to gift items. If you have not reached that level, play matches to level up before gifting.
“Level Requirement: You must reach level 2 or higher in Fortnite to gift items.”
* **Friendship Matters (and Time)**: The recipient must be on your Friends list for at least 48 hours. No rush on friend requests to gift! Epic ensures you’re gifting to actual friends, not random players.
“Friend List: The person you want to send a gift to must be on your Friends list for at least 2 days.”
* **Gifting Limit**: You can only send five gifts every 24 hours. Pick your recipients carefully! Reset occurs every 24 hours from the first gift sent.
“Gifting Limit: You are limited to sending 5 gifts every 24 hours.”
* **Seasonal Gifting Window**: Be aware that Battle Pass gifting usually shuts down towards each season’s end. Don’t wait until it’s too late!
“Pass gifting will be turned off towards the end of the season.”
* **No Take-Backs**: Gifts are non-refundable. Confirm you’re sending to the correct person before confirming. No refunds for mistakes!
“Non-Refundable: All gifts are non-refundable.”
V-Bucks and Battle Pass Deep Dive: What You Need to Know
Let’s dive into V-Bucks and Battle Passes, crucial elements of Fortnite. The standard Battle Pass costs 1,000 V-Bucks consistently across seasons.
“The Battle Pass costs 1,000 V-Bucks.”
Complete the Battle Pass, and you can earn up to 1,500 V-Bucks back! Play through it, and it can lead to a profit in V-Bucks!
“The Battle Pass has up to 1500 V-Bucks you can unlock!”
For dedicated players, the Fortnite Crew subscription offers benefits. Pay monthly, and receive a Battle Pass, plus 1,000 V-Bucks and exclusive skins each month. It’s a VIP pass for Fortnite fans.
“Each month you’ll receive 1,000 V-Bucks that you can put towards Outfits, Emotes, and more in the Shop. With the Battle Pass (incl… Fortnite Crew), you’ll be able to unlock even more V-Bucks by playing Fortnite!”
If you’re a Fortnite Crew subscriber who bought the current season’s Battle Pass before subscribing, you may receive a one-time bonus of 950 V-Bucks as thanks from Epic Games.
” The 950 V-Bucks are a one-time benefit per Season, and they are only given if you already purchased the Battle Pass for the current Season you subscribed to Fortnite Crew.”
Even without a premium Battle Pass, the free version offers rewards too. Complete it for 300 V-Bucks each season. Who can resist free V-Bucks?
“The Free version of the Battle Pass will also grant 300 V-Bucks per season, if completed to the necessary level / tier.”
Troubleshooting Gift Glitches: When Things Go Wrong
Sometimes, despite good intentions, problems occur with gifting. Let’s address common issues. * **Gift Not Received? Resend It**: If your friend hasn’t received their gift, try sending it again. Occasionally, gifts get lost in the digital space. Epic provides an option for resending giftable passes efficiently.
“If you purchased a giftable Pass (Battle Pass, Lego or Festival) in Fortnite and the recipient
If you didn’t receive the gift, resend it to the right person. Follow these steps: Launch Fortnite. Go to the Passes tab. Choose the Pass you want to send.
**Wrong Account Login**: Make sure you are logged into the correct Epic Games account. This detail is easy to overlook if you have multiple accounts.
If the platform you want isn’t visible, verify the Epic account.
**Recipient Name Check**: Ensure you have entered your friend’s Epic Games display name correctly. Mistakes happen, and you don’t want to gift a stranger. Epic Games suggests using display names instead of gamertags.
Search for your friend using their Epic Games display name.
**Gifting Restrictions**: Restrictions can apply based on products, payment types, currencies, or regions. It’s rare but possible. Check Epic Games support or help pages if you suspect this is the case.
Some products, payment types, and regions may have restrictions.
**Payment Provider Issues**: The problem may lie with your payment provider. Possible processing delays can occur. Check with your bank or service regarding any issues.
A processing issue may have caused a faulty purchase.
Common Issues with V-Bucks Card Redemption
V-Bucks gift cards are popular but may present challenges. Let’s fix common V-Bucks card issues. To redeem a V-Bucks card, visit the Epic Games website. 1. Go to epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/vbuckscard. 2. Log in to your Epic Games account. 3. Provide the PIN code from the back of the card. 4. Choose your platform. 5. Click “Confirm.”
Visit epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/vbuckscard to redeem.
**Card Not Activated**: If you see “invalid code,” the card may not be activated by the retailer. Return to the store to ask them to activate it.
If you see “This code has not been activated,” your card is inactive.
**Incorrect PIN Entry**: Check the PIN code carefully. Enter it without any spaces or dashes. Scratch off cleanly to avoid damage. Typos are common!
Enter the PIN code from your card without dashes and click Next.
**Invalid Code Issue**: If the code is still invalid, it may be inactive. You might need to visit the retailer again.
If your V-Bucks card shows an invalid error, confirm you’re entering the code correctly.
**Wrong Account for V-Bucks**: If you redeemed the V-Bucks on the wrong account, contact Epic Support right away. They can help resolve it.
Contact Epic Support if V-Bucks ended up on the wrong account for assistance.
**Child Account Redemption**: For child accounts, redemption differs. Use the child’s Xbox profile in the Microsoft Store for Xbox users. Avoid redeeming it via Fortnite or Epic Games’ website directly for child accounts on Xbox.
Use the 25-digit code given, login on Xbox under the child’s profile, access the Microsoft Store, find redeem, and enter the code to add V-Bucks to the child’s profile.
Troubleshooting 2FA Issues
2FA is needed for gifting but can cause problems. Here are 2FA issues and fixes. **2FA is Required**: Remember to enable 2FA for gifting in Fortnite. Without 2FA, you can’t gift.
Enable 2FA for gifting.
**Time Sync Issues**: If your 2FA codes do not work, time synchronization might be the issue. Set your device’s date and time to “automatic.” Authenticator apps need accurate time to generate codes correctly.
Your 2FA issues often arise from device time sync problems.
**Wrong Account for 2FA**: If you’ve set up 2FA but Fortnite doesn’t recognize it, confirm if it’s set up on the correct Epic Games account. Double-check for correct credentials.
If Fortnite doesn’t see the change in 2FA, it might be on a different Epic Account than usual.
**Connectivity Requirements**: If you do not receive 2FA codes, check Wi-Fi or mobile data settings. You need an internet connection for receiving codes.
If you miss 2FA notifications, check that mobile data or wifi is on.
V-Bucks and Item Transfers
Understand that V-Bucks and specific items usually cannot move between Epic accounts. V-Bucks lock to the account where they purchase or earn them.
V-Bucks cannot transfer between Epic accounts.
Additionally, consumable items, Battle Passes, tiers, and in-game items are non-transferable too. Once they get assigned to an account, they remain there permanently.
Items like consumables or purchases including Battle Passes and cosmetics cannot move between accounts.
**For further reading and official support, check these links:** * [How does Gifting work in Fortnite? – Epic Games](https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/c-Category_Fortnite/c-Fortnite_Billingandpayment/how-does-gifting-work-in-fortnite-a000084676) * [Why have I not received my V-bucks after purchase? – Epic Games](https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/c-Category_Fortnite/c-Fortnite_Billingandpayment/why-have-i-not-received-my-v-bucks-after-purchase-a000089744) * [Fortnite Item Shop – Return or Cancel Purchase](https://www.fortnite.com/item-shop/refund?lang=en-US) This guide should answer your questions about gifting in Fortnite and help you become better at gifting (even without directly gifting a Battle Pass using V-Bucks!). Enjoy gifting and good luck with victory!
