Where to Buy a Valorant Gift Card or VP Top-Up Safely (Including for Someone Else)

The safest way to get Valorant Points (VP) is to buy them inside the game or to buy an official Riot gift card from a big retailer you already trust, such as Amazon or Best Buy, or from an established top-up service like Codashop. Before you pay for a card for someone else, like a teen, check two things: the card must match the region of their Riot account, and you should know the sale is final. Avoid anyone who wants the player's login, offers "free VP," or sells VP well below face value.

That covers most cases. Below is how each option works, what to check before paying, and what to do when a code won't redeem.

Your safe options at a glance

1. Buy VP directly in the game

If the player is buying for themselves, the in-client store is the simplest route. The money goes straight to Riot, the VP lands on the account right away, and there's no code to lose. The catch for parents is that it means putting your payment details on your teen's account. That's why many people buying for someone else use a gift card.

2. Amazon (US)

Amazon sells digital Valorant codes, for example a VALORANT USD $100 Online Game Code and a $50 version. According to the listing:

• After purchase, the code and redemption instructions show up in your Games and Software Library and in your email.
• The product is non-returnable and non-refundable.
• It's only available to customers located in the United States.
• The code is only redeemable on Riot accounts in North America and Canada.
• You redeem it at shop.riotgames.com/redeem and choose which game gets the currency. The listing says it works for VALORANT, League of Legends, Wild Rift, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra and 2XKO.

That last point matters if you're gifting. The code isn't locked to Valorant, so the player picks the game when they redeem.

3. Best Buy

Best Buy lists a Riot Games Valorant $10 digital delivery card. If you already shop there, buying from a large retailer with its own customer service gives you a clear receipt and a place to go if something goes wrong. Check the product page for the current denominations and any region notes before you buy.

4. Codashop

Codashop sells a Valorant Riot Games Gift Card for the US. From its product page:

• You pick a value, pay, and the card is ready to redeem.
• Payment by card, Google Pay or Apple Pay.
• No registration or login required.
• Codashop describes itself as an official partner of many game publishers. That's their own claim, so treat it as such.
• The checkout terms say all sales are final and non-refundable.

The no-account checkout is handy for a one-off gift. Watch the marketing checkboxes on the payment page: there are opt-ins for email and SMS promotions you may not want.

5. Other online sellers

Shops like LootBar advertise Valorant gift cards with instant delivery and secure checkout. I can't independently confirm how any particular third-party seller sources its codes. If you go this way, apply every check in the next section and pay with a method that offers buyer protection.

A note on what Riot itself says

Riot's prepaid gift cards support page, dated July 30, 2024, said that Valorant prepaid gift cards were "currently" only available digitally through Amazon. Since then, listings have appeared at Best Buy and Codashop. So either availability has expanded or the page reflects a specific point in time. That isn't fully settled from what's public. If you want the most cautious path, check the current version of that page before buying. Riot also points to prepaidcards.riotgames.com for card instructions.

One more mix-up to avoid: the Riot Games Store sells a Riot Merch Digital Gift Card. As the name says, that one is for the merch store, not for VP. Don't buy it expecting in-game currency.

What to check before you pay

Run through this list every time, especially when buying for someone else.

1. Region of the player's account. This is the most common problem. The Amazon code, for example, only works on North America and Canada Riot accounts. If your teen plays on an account from another region, a US card may not redeem. Ask them which region their account is on before you buy.
2. Seller reputation. Stick to retailers or services you recognise, with a clear company identity and support contact. A random social media seller isn't the same as a store.
3. Price that makes sense. Official cards sell at or near face value. If a seller offers VP for a fraction of the price, assume something is wrong. The codes may be stolen or bought with stolen cards, or they may never arrive.
4. No login requests. A real gift card never needs the player's username and password. Anyone asking for account access to "top up" VP is a red flag. Sharing logins can also put the account at risk.
5. Refund terms. Every official option above says the purchase is final and non-refundable. Buy the right value and the right region the first time.
6. Payment method. Use a card or a wallet like Apple Pay or Google Pay that gives you some recourse. Never pay with crypto or another gift card to a stranger for a Valorant code.
7. Where the code will appear. Know whether it comes by email, in an account library, or on screen, so you don't lose it.

How to give a Valorant code to a teen safely

Here's a simple routine for parents and anyone gifting VP:

1. Ask the player for their account region (not their password).
2. Buy the card from one of the official options above, matching that region.
3. Keep the order confirmation and receipt.
4. Hand over the code privately, in person or by direct message. Don't post a photo of it anywhere, because anyone who sees the code can use it.
5. Have the player sign in to their own Riot account and redeem the code at shop.riotgames.com/redeem, choosing Valorant.
6. Ask them to confirm the VP showed up. If it didn't, use the troubleshooting steps below while your receipt is still fresh.

This way your payment details never touch their account, and you never need their login.

Scams to watch for

• "Free VP" generators. Sites and videos promising free VP or code generators are scams. At best they waste time. At worst they steal Riot logins or install malware.
• Gift card payment scams. If someone online, or someone claiming to be from a company, asks you to buy Valorant cards and send them the codes, stop. Gift cards are a favourite payment method for scammers because they're hard to trace and can't be reversed.
• Account "top-up services" that need your password. Legit top-ups don't need it.
• Cheap VP bundles from resellers. Too-good prices usually mean questionable codes, and if Riot reverses fraudulent purchases, the player's account could be affected.

Troubleshooting: the code won't redeem

Work through these in order:

1. Check for typos. Retype the code carefully instead of pasting it with extra spaces.
2. Confirm the region. A code that says it only works on North America and Canada accounts won't work elsewhere. This is the usual culprit.
3. Check whether it was already used. If someone else saw the code, it may already be redeemed. Look at the account's purchase history.
4. Make sure you're on the right account. It's easy to be signed in to a different Riot account than you think.
5. Contact the seller. Go back to Amazon, Best Buy, Codashop or wherever you bought it, with your order number. Even though cards are non-refundable, sellers generally handle codes that are faulty or never delivered.
6. Contact Riot Support. If the seller says the code is valid, open a ticket with Riot through their support site and include the receipt.

If the code never arrived at all, check your spam folder and, for Amazon, your Games and Software Library before contacting support.

FAQ

Can I buy VP for someone without their password? Yes. Buy a gift card and give them the code. They redeem it on their own account.

Can I get a refund on a Valorant gift card? The Amazon listing and Codashop's checkout both say no: sales are final and non-refundable. Problems like an invalid or missing code are a separate issue, so contact the seller.

Does a US card work in other countries? Not necessarily. The Amazon card, for example, is only redeemable on Riot accounts in North America and Canada. Always match the card to the account's region.

Is the Riot Merch gift card the same as a Valorant card? No. The Riot Merch Digital Gift Card is for the merch store, not for VP.

Can the card be used in other Riot games? The Amazon listing says its code can be redeemed in Valorant, League of Legends, Wild Rift, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra and 2XKO. The player chooses when redeeming.

Is it safe to buy VP from cheap resellers? It's the riskiest option. If the price is far below face value, skip it.