Are there any free V-Bucks codes in Fortnite?

V-Bucks are always handy to have inFortnite. Whether you want to use them to get your hands on a brand-newweapon, an interesting Glider, or someemotes, they are the easiest way to pick up new cosmetics to enjoy in the Battle Royale.

While you can purchase V-Bucks for real-world money, codes can sometimes be redeemed to provide you with the currency for free — so here’s everything you need to know.

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Are there any free codes in August?

As of July 20, 2025, there are no active V-Bucks codes, which is pretty common at this point. We’ll update this section if working codes do show up.

Free codes in Fortnite arevery occasionallyreleased in bunches, but instead of V-Bucks, most of them tend to give out emotes,free Fortnite skins(of which there are a few on offer right now to get outside of codes), and any of the game’s various cosmetics.

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Note:Be wary of searching for free codes online, as there are a lot of potential scams out there.

All expired codes

If you’ve attempted to redeem a code and been given an error in response, there’s a chance that the code was time-limited and has expired. These are all of the expired V-Bucks codes that we know of at this time:

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How to redeem codes

All of the codes above need to be redeemed in order for players to claim their reward. If you have a code that you’d like to use, the process is simple:

How much do V-Bucks cost?

V-Bucks in Fortnite can be purchased with real money.In USD, one V-Buck is equivalent to around $0.0079900.However, the total price may change depending on how many you buy at once. For example, 1000 V-Bucks will cost you $8.99 / €8.99.

Exchange rates also affect this, meaning that depending on the country you play from, the price of V-Bucks may vary.

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What can you spend V-Bucks on?

While the most popular use for V-Bucks is forbuying character skins, that’s not all they’re used for. Players can also grabexclusive pickaxes,weapon wraps, and brand-newemoteswith these elusive coins.

On top of that, they are also used to purchasethis season’s Battle Pass.Each passcosts 950 V-Bucksbut provides a treasure trove of new and exclusive content that you can’t unlock elsewhere in the game.

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Remember that you can also use aRefund Requestto get V-Bucks back for unwanted skin or cosmetics within 30 days of purchasing. Each player gets three a year, so verify to use them carefully.

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