Almost nothing works in Valorant without Valorant Points (VP): skins, the Battle Pass, bundles and the Night Market are all paid for with VP. But where do you best and most cheaply buy VP, which packs exist, and how do you avoid typical traps and overpriced offers? This guide shows you step by step how to buy Valorant Points safely – in-game or via gift card.
The safest way to buy Valorant Points is directly in the game (Store → Valorant Points) or via gift card – not through dubious "cheap VP" third parties. Price: 1,000 VP ≈ €10, the largest pack is 11,000 VP for around €100.
Almost nothing works in Valorant without Valorant Points (VP): skins, the Battle Pass, bundles and the Night Market are all paid for with VP. But where do you best buy VP, which packs exist, and how do you avoid typical traps and overpriced offers? This guide shows you step by step how to buy Valorant Points safely – in-game or via gift card – which pack is the best value and what you need to watch out for with "cheap VP".
There are exactly two safe ways to get VP – both run officially through Riot Games:
Both ways are equally safe. Gift cards are handy if you don't want to store a credit card or want to gift VP – for example as a present for teammates.
Valorant Points come only in fixed packs. Larger packs proportionally contain a bit more VP for the money. The common gift cards are available in these values – each card credits you with the corresponding VP balance:
| Gift card | Valorant Points |
|---|---|
| 10 € | 1.000 VP |
| 20 € | 2.050 VP |
| 50 € | 5.350 VP |
| 100 € | 11.000 VP |
You'll find all exact prices and the conversion in our guide on Valorant Points prices too.
The larger the pack, the cheaper each individual VP. If you want to spend more anyway, you're marginally better off with a larger pack. But the difference is small:
| Pack | Price per 1,000 VP |
|---|---|
| 1.000 VP (10 €) | 10,00 € |
| 2.050 VP (20 €) | ~9,76 € |
| 5.350 VP (50 €) | ~9,35 € |
| 11.000 VP (100 €) | ~9,09 € |
Gift cards are the best choice if you don't want to store payment details in the game. Here's how it works:
Yes – VP cost different amounts depending on the region. In countries like Turkey or Argentina, VP are often significantly cheaper when converted to euros. This is due to regional pricing and exchange rates. That's exactly why the value of your skins shown in euros can fluctuate depending on the purchase region.
There are many disreputable offers around Valorant Points. Whoever promises you VP far below the regular price almost always works with stolen credit cards, stolen codes or account fraud. The consequences ultimately hit you: charged-back purchases, lost balance or an account ban.
With VP you pay for practically all cosmetic content in the game. Prices depend on a skin's tier:
| Content | Price (VP) | ≈ Euro |
|---|---|---|
 Select skin | 875 | ~8,75 € |
 Deluxe skin | 1.275 | ~12,75 € |
 Premium skin | 1.775 | ~17,75 € |
 Ultra skin | 2.475 | ~24,75 € |
| Premium Battle Pass | 1.000 | ~10,00 € |
On top of that come whole bundles, buddies, sprays and cards as well as discount offers in the Night Market. How your daily shop works is explained separately.
Once you've converted VP into skins, their value sits in your collection. Instead of calculating every skin individually, you can have your entire locker evaluated automatically:
| 3 × premium skin (1,775 VP each) | 5.325 VP |
| 1 × ultra skin | 2.475 VP |
| 1 × knife (Premium) | 3.550 VP |
| Total ≈ | 11.350 VP ≈ 113,50 € |
Valorant-Spind calculator reads your locker locally and shows you the total value in euros – free, without login. That way you see at a glance what has become of your purchased VP.
Many believe that purchased VP or skins can later be turned back into money. That's not true: an official sale or trade is not provided for and is prohibited under the terms of service. VP are also non-refundable once they've been spent. So buy deliberately and only what you really like.
Often yes. In the Night Market you get personal discounts of up to 50% several times a year. If you're not reliant on a specific skin, it pays to save your VP balance for such events.
To give you a feel for what your VP balance is enough for, here are some of the most popular Vandal skins with real images and their prices. That way you see immediately how many VP – and therefore how many euros – sit behind a typical skin:
Images: official Valorant assets. More of these in our guides on the best Vandal skins, the best Phantom skins and the most expensive knife skins.
Which payment methods are available to you depends on your region and platform. Common ones are:
On console the purchase runs through your platform's respective store. Important: whichever method – the purchase should always go through official channels, never through third parties promising you "cheap VP".
If you play Valorant on console, you buy VP through the PlayStation or Microsoft Store of your platform. The balance is tied to your Riot account. Note: VP you buy on one platform belong to your Riot account – not the console. The typical pack sizes match those on PC.
Can I get Valorant Points refunded?
In principle purchased VP are not readily refundable once they've been spent. For accidental purchases there are sometimes goodwill arrangements depending on region and payment service, but you can't rely on it. Therefore: check carefully before every purchase exactly which pack and which skin you really want. Once converted into a skin, the value stays in your collection – it can't be cashed out.
Gifting VP – how it works
You can't transfer VP directly from account to account to a friend. The simple and safe way to gift VP is an official gift card: you buy it, pass on the code, and the recipient redeems it in their own Riot account. That way everything stays official and safe – entirely without sharing login details.
When is it worth buying VP?
VP packs are rarely discounted – so the best "deal" doesn't come from buying VP itself but from spending it. Two moments are especially worthwhile:
Impulse buys "because there's money to spare" often lead to skins you barely use later. A quick glance at your existing collection value helps you decide more consciously.
Common mistakes when buying VP – and how to avoid them
How many VP do I need for a complete loadout?
Many players don't just want a single skin but a coherent loadout – matching skins for their most-used weapons. Let's do a realistic example: a skin for the Vandal or Phantom, one for the Operator, a sidearm skin and maybe a knife. That quickly adds up to a decent sum:
Example: a complete premium loadout
| 1 × Vandal (Premium) | 1.775 VP |
| 1 × Operator (Premium) | 1.775 VP |
| 1 × Sheriff / Classic (Premium) | 1.775 VP |
| 1 × knife (Premium) | 3.550 VP |
| Total ≈ | 8.875 VP ≈ 88,75 € |
For such a loadout the large pack (11,000 VP for €100) would make sense because it covers everything at once. Whoever only wants a single weapon skin gets by well with the 2,050 VP pack (€20). It pays to briefly consider before buying how many skins you really want – that way you buy the right pack and have neither too little nor unnecessarily much balance left over.
VP, Radianite and Kingdom Credits – the currencies at a glance
Valorant has more than one currency, and especially when buying it pays not to confuse them:
| Currency | For what? | How to get it? |
|---|---|---|
| Valorant Points | Skins, bundles, Battle Pass | bought with real money |
| Radianite Points | Upgrade skins | Battle Pass or with VP |
| Kingdom Credits | older skins in the bonus shop | earned by playing |
Important: only Valorant Points are bought with real money. Radianite Points serve exclusively to upgrade skins you already own, and Kingdom Credits you earn for free by playing. So when you buy VP, you always do it for new skins, bundles or the Battle Pass – not for upgrades.
Is buying VP safe for my account?
As long as you buy through the official channels, buying VP is completely safe. Riot processes the payment, and your balance is firmly tied to your account. It only gets risky if you engage with unofficial offers: then you risk not just lost money but also chargebacks that can lead to a ban. Two simple measures further increase your security:
That way not only your balance stays protected but also your entire account value.
What happens to my VP with account problems?
Purchased VP and skins are tied to your Riot account – not to a device or platform. If you log in on a different PC or a console, your balance is still there. But if you lose access to your account (e.g. through a forgotten login or a rule violation), the balance is affected too. That makes it all the more important to secure the account well and never sell it or share it with others – both violate the terms of service.
Gifting VP as a present idea
For Valorant fans, VP are an almost perfect gift – especially for a birthday or Christmas. The easiest way is to buy a gift card of the right value and include the code. The recipient can then pick their favourite skin themselves. That's simpler than gifting a specific skin (which might not be in the shop right now) and stays 100% official and safe.
Why are VP cheaper in some regions?
Riot sets VP prices independently per region, based on local purchasing power and exchange rates. This means the same VP pack – converted into euros – costs noticeably less in some countries than here. Regions like Turkey or Argentina are especially known for this, while prices in the USA or the UK are closer to the European ones.
For you as a player this difference is above all an explanation, not a loophole: the euro value shown for your skins depends on which region they were originally bought in. That is exactly why the same locker – depending on the purchase region – can have a slightly different euro value. Whoever registered their account in Germany pays the prices valid here; deliberately exploiting foreign regions via VPN, by contrast, is not allowed.
Your checklist before buying VP
Before you click "Buy", this short checklist helps you avoid the most common mistakes and choose exactly the right pack:
With these five points you buy consciously, safely and without unnecessary spending – and know at all times that your money ends up in real, lasting value in your collection.
Do VP or skins cost taxes and fees?
The VP prices shown are final prices – the applicable VAT is already included. No additional fees arise with a regular purchase in the game or via gift card. It's only different if you buy through disreputable third parties: there, hidden surcharges, invalid codes or chargebacks can occur. So with the official way you pay exactly the amount shown to you – with no nasty surprises.
A final thought on value: every euro you invest in VP becomes a permanent part of your collection once you convert it into skins. Even if this value can't be cashed out, it's worth keeping an eye on – if only to get a feel for how much adds up over time.
The most important terms briefly explained
Conclusion
The best way to buy Valorant Points is directly in the game or with an official gift card – never through dubious third parties. The pack prices are fairly calculated, larger packs save marginally. Most important is to buy consciously: consider before every purchase whether the skin is worth it for you, and keep an eye with Valorant-Spind calculator on how much is already sitting in your collection.
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The safest way is to buy VP directly in the game via the store or with an official Riot/VP gift card whose code you redeem in your Riot account settings. Both run officially through Riot Games.
1,000 VP cost around €10. As a rule of thumb: 1,000 VP ≈ €10. Larger packs are slightly cheaper per VP (down to about €9 per 1,000 VP).
Yes. Official Riot Games gift cards are available in retail and from reputable retailers. You redeem the code in your Riot account, and the balance appears as VP in the game.
No. Offers far below the regular price mostly work with stolen codes or credit cards. This can lead to invalid balance or an account ban. Only buy VP officially.
No. VP and skins bought from them cannot be officially sold or exchanged back. The calculated euro value is only a guide, not a payout amount.
In the client click "Valorant Points" → "+" at the top and choose a pack, or redeem a Riot/Valorant gift card. You pay by card, PayPal or gift card.
