How to Redeem VALORANT Gift Cards and Codes

How to redeem a VALORANT gift card

1. Sign in to the correct Riot account in the VALORANT PC client.
2. Select the VP icon near the top of the client.
3. Choose Prepaid Cards & Codes as the payment method.
4. Scratch the card carefully if it has a covered code.
5. Enter the code as one continuous string, without spaces or hyphens.
6. Submit it and confirm the credited balance before discarding the card or receipt.

Do not post a screenshot of the code or receipt. A prepaid code is effectively spendable value until it is redeemed.

Is a prepaid card the same as a Riot content code?

No. A prepaid card adds the supported account balance for its product and region. A Riot content code can unlock a specific item or promotion and may have its own game, region, use, and expiry restrictions.

Riot's code FAQ warns that support may be limited for codes acquired through unaffiliated third parties. A listing that merely contains the VALORANT logo is not proof that the seller is authorized.

Do VALORANT gift cards work in every region or on console?

Prepaid cards are region-restricted. The card's supported region must match the account region, and denominations, tax treatment, and retailers vary. Do not buy a cheaper card for another region and assume a VPN or account change will make it valid.

Riot's published prepaid redemption flow is a PC-client process. Console purchases use the supported platform and regional store flows available on that account. A PlayStation or Xbox store card is not the same product as a VALORANT prepaid code.

If you need current VP context before buying, use our dated VALORANT Points price guide; prices can change, so the client remains the final checkout source.

Why is the VALORANT code not working?

1. Invalid or mistyped code: enter it without spaces or hyphens and distinguish similar characters carefully.
2. Wrong region: compare the card's stated region with the Riot account region.
3. Not activated: a physical retailer may not have activated the card correctly at checkout. Keep the receipt and contact the retailer.
4. Already redeemed: confirm you are on the intended account and check whether another household member used it. Do not share account access to investigate.
5. Too many attempts: stop guessing. Riot's guidance may require waiting up to 24 hours before another attempt.
6. Expired or ineligible promotional code: check its original terms; a promotion is not a perpetual prepaid balance.

If the card is legitimate and the problem remains, submit a Riot Support ticket with the card and receipt details through the official support site. Redact sensitive information anywhere public, and provide full code evidence only inside Riot's authenticated support workflow when requested.

How to avoid gift-card scams

• Buy from a retailer listed or clearly authorized for your region.
• Check the packaging and receipt before leaving a physical store.
• Never pay a person who promises to redeem the card “remotely.”
• Do not share your Riot password, email code, recovery details, or prepaid code.
• Reject generators, “balance checkers,” and unofficial redemption pages.

After redemption, you can review how VP differs from cosmetic-upgrade currency in the Radianite Points guide. If a purchase itself is eligible for return, the current rules are explained in our VALORANT refund guide.

Keep the code tied to the right account

Check the Riot ID before submitting because redeemed value cannot be moved casually between accounts. If the account email is inaccessible, follow the safe recovery boundary in our VALORANT email guide. Never solve a code problem by giving a seller control of the account, and review Riot's policy before any account-sharing request.

VALORANT gift-card FAQ

Can you redeem a VALORANT card on a website?

The official prepaid-card instructions use the PC client. Avoid entering a code into an unofficial web form that imitates Riot branding.

Do VALORANT prepaid cards expire?

Check the terms printed for the specific card and jurisdiction. Do not confuse a prepaid card with a promotional content code, which may have a defined expiry.

Can Riot convert a card from another region?

Do not assume so. Region restrictions are part of Riot's prepaid-card guidance. Contact official Support before purchasing or trying to alter an account region.

What should you do if a new card says it was redeemed?

Keep the card and receipt, contact the retailer about activation, and open an official Riot Support ticket. Do not expose the full code in social media posts.