If you’ve ever stared at a limited-edition Vandal skin or a new battle pass and wondered how to get Valorant Points without falling for scams, you’re not alone. VP is Valorant’s premium in-game currency, used to unlock everything from cosmetic skins and gun buddies to battle passes and exclusive event content. Unlike Radianite Points, which you can earn for free by completing battle pass tiers, VP almost always requires some form of investment, either of time or money, to acquire. This guide breaks down all the legitimate, safe ways to get VP, plus common scams to avoid so you don’t lose your account or hard-earned cash.
Official Riot Games Channels for Purchasing Valorant Points
The safest and most reliable way to get VP is directly through official Riot Games channels, no loopholes or fine print involved. You can buy VP directly in the Valorant client using a credit card, debit card, or digital payment service like PayPal, and the points will hit your account instantly after purchase. Riot also sells physical and digital Valorant gift cards through authorized retailers around the world, which make great gifts for fellow players or a way to budget your VP spending without linking a bank card to your account.
During holiday events or major game anniversaries, Riot often runs promotions where you get 10-20% extra VP for bulk purchases, so it’s worth waiting for these sales if you plan to buy a large amount of points at once. Always buy from authorized sellers only, even if a random seller online is offering a steep discount. Avoid third-party sites that offer discounted VP below 10% of retail price, as these are almost always tied to stolen payment methods or scam operations that will get your account banned.
Legitimate Off-Platform Ways to Get Valorant Points
If you don’t want to spend your own money on VP, there are several legitimate off-platform ways to earn points without risking your account. Many local esports organizations and community groups host casual Valorant tournaments for players of all skill levels, with VP gift cards as prizes for top teams or even random participants. Verified Riot content creators also run regular VP giveaways on their social media channels, Twitch streams, and Discord servers as a way to reward their audiences for support.
Many casual players who don't want to spend extra cash on VP often look for low-effort ways to earn small gift card balances they can redeem for Valorant Points during their downtime between ranked matches. If you enjoy quick, casual browser games to pass time while waiting for queue pops, you can try platforms that reward users with gift cards for playing casual titles, including HiRummy, a popular casual card game platform that lets users earn redeemable points for small rewards like prepaid gaming gift cards. These gift cards can be used directly in the Riot client to add VP to your account with zero risk, as long as you buy them from authorized retailers or earn them from trusted reward platforms.
If you make Valorant content yourself, you can also apply for the Riot Affiliate program, which gives eligible creators free VP codes to use for their own accounts or give away to their audiences. Before you participate in any off-platform VP offer, make sure you check these key details to avoid scams:
- The host has a verified blue checkmark on social media and a public history of legitimate, fulfilled giveaways
- The offer never asks for your Riot account password or two-factor authentication codes at any point
- The reward is delivered as an official Riot gift card code, not a promise to transfer VP directly to your account
Always verify the giveaway host is a verified Riot partner or trusted community member before you enter any personal information or complete required tasks for a VP reward. Most legitimate giveaways only ask for your Riot ID (not your login info) if you win, so any request for more sensitive data is an immediate red flag.
Common Valorant Points Scams to Avoid at All Costs
VP scams are incredibly common, especially in public Valorant Discord servers, social media comment sections, and in-game chat rooms, so it’s important to know what to look for to stay safe. The most common scam is the “free VP generator” site, which claims to give you thousands of free VP if you enter your account username and complete a short survey. These sites never actually give you VP, and they either steal your account credentials to hack and sell your account, or install malware on your device to steal personal data.
Another common scam is players reaching out to you directly via DM or in-game chat offering to sell you VP for 50% or more off the regular price. These scammers will usually ask you to send them payment first via a non-refundable service like CashApp or Venmo, then block you immediately after you send the money, or give you a fake gift card code that doesn’t work. In some cases, these scammers will even ask to log into your account to “deposit” the VP directly, then steal your account and change all your login information.
Never share your account credentials or 2FA codes with anyone for any reason, even if they claim to be a Riot employee. Riot will never ask for your password or 2FA codes for any reason, so anyone who does is definitely a scammer. If you do fall for a VP scam, Riot will not reimburse any lost money, VP, or account access, so it’s always better to walk away from an offer that seems too good to be true.
Smart Ways to Stretch Your Valorant Points Budget
Once you have VP in your account, there are plenty of ways to make your points go further so you don’t have to spend more money than necessary. The best value for your VP is almost always the battle pass, which costs 1000 VP and gives you back 1000 VP in rewards if you complete all 50 tiers. That means if you finish every battle pass, you only have to buy the first one once, and you’ll earn enough VP to unlock every future battle pass for free.
If you want to buy skins, wait for bundle sales instead of buying individual skins separately. Skin bundles usually cost 30-40% less than buying each item in the bundle individually, and they often come with exclusive extras like gun buddies, player cards, and sprays that you can’t get any other way. Riot also runs occasional “skin vault” events where older, discontinued skins go on sale for 20-30% off their original price, so it’s worth waiting for these sales if you have your eye on a specific older skin.
Prioritize battle pass purchases over single skins if you play consistently, as you’ll get far more rewards for the same amount of VP. Riot also has a one-time refund policy for VP purchases, so if you accidentally buy a skin you don’t want, you can submit a refund request within 14 days of purchase as long as you haven’t used the skin in a match yet. This policy only applies to one refund per account, so make sure you only use it for accidental purchases, not for skins you just changed your mind about.
At the end of the day, figuring out how to get Valorant Points doesn’t have to be complicated or risky. Stick to official Riot channels for purchases, only join giveaways from verified trusted hosts, and avoid any offer that seems too good to be true, because it almost always is. Whether you’re saving up for your dream skin or splurging on the latest battle pass, taking the safe route means you’ll get to enjoy your rewards without worrying about losing access to your account down the line.
