Valorant gift cards are a great gift idea, and they’re also a smart way to load up on points without ever having to enter your card details online through Riot Games’ system. Here’s how to buy and redeem a Valorant gift card.
Valorant still doesn’t let players simply gift skins and other cosmetics directly to each other, but there’s a workaround that’s arguably even better. Gift cards work much like standard retail gift cards, letting the recipient pick out whatever they most want for themselves. Each card carries a prepaid code that, once redeemed in the in-game store or through the Riot redemption portal will add Valorant Points (VP) to the player’s account.
Players can then use these VP to buy weapon skins, bundles, the seasonal Battle Pass, or gun buddies and sprays. The same card can also be used across other Riot Games titles, including the ever-popular League of Legends.
Where to get a Valorant gift card
Valorant and Riot Games gift cards are available in both physical and digital formats. Physical cards are sold at typical retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Daraz, Best Buy, and at other similar outlets. Digital codes are typically delivered via email after they are purchased, while physical cards are either bought in person or shipped after purchase.
You can also buy a digital gift card directly from Riot Games’ merch website. Players can also check agift card’s balance on the official Riot Games website before using it, which is recommended before making a big purchase.
Once a card has been redeemed, the code cannot be used again as each such code is only valid for a single redemption. When you redeem a card, the VP added to your account matches its stated value. For example, a $10 Riot Games gift card typically adds 1,000 VP to a US account.
It’s worth noting that Riot gift cards are region-locked, which means a card must match the account’s server, as each card is specifically meant for use in just its one region.
How to redeem a Valorant gift card
Here’s how to redeem your Valorant gift card and get your VP quickly:
- Start by opening the Valorant client or the official Riot Games website and logging into the account you want to top up with the new gift card.
- Once you’re in, head to the in-game Store tab, then look for the Valorant icon or the “Redeem Code” option under the Valorant Points section.
- Enter the code exactly as it appears on your card or in your digital delivery email, then submit it for use.
- Your VP should appear in your account instantly after you redeem the Valorant gift card.
If the code doesn’t initially work, the most common culprit is a region mismatch. Make sure the card matches the region your account is registered in. Other issues include codes that have already been redeemed, cards that haven’t been activated by the seller, or too many failed attempts in a short span, which may require waiting 24 hours before trying again.
You may also just need to double-check that you’ve entered the right code. A single missing or mismatched character is frequently the source of an invalid code message, and it’s also the easiest problem to correct.
