Fortnite Gifting Guide (2025): How to Gift Skins, Emotes & Battle Passes Safely
Want to surprise a friend with the latest Fortnite skin, emote, or Battle Pass? This updated 2025 guide explains exactly how Fortnite gifting works, the rules you must meet before sending gifts, how many gifts you can send per day, what can’t be gifted, and safe ways to help friends get V-Bucks using gift cards. Let’s make sure every gift lands in the right Locker—safely and at the best price.
Table of Contents
- What Is Fortnite Gifting?
- Quick Gifting Requirements Checklist
- Step-by-Step: Gift Fortnite Skins or Shop Items
- What You Can’t Gift in Fortnite
- Safe Gifting Tips & Scam Avoidance
- Can You Gift V-Bucks? (Yes, but…)
- Cross-Platform Gifting & Platform Notes
- Daily Fortnite Gift Limit Explained
- Fortnite Gifting FAQ
- Save on Gifts with VBUCKS.AR
- Sources
What Is Fortnite Gifting?
Fortnite Gifting lets you buy eligible in-game content (using V-Bucks or real‑money gift tokens, depending on the item) and send it directly to friends on your Epic Friends list. When the recipient next logs in, they receive a wrapped gift box containing the item.
Commonly giftable content includes:
- Item Shop Outfits / Skins
- Emotes & Dances
- Pickaxes, Back Bling, Wraps & other cosmetics
- Select Passes (Battle Pass, LEGO, Festival, OG, etc.) when available for real‑money purchase
- Occasional themed Bundles (availability varies)
Note: The specific passes and bundles that can be gifted change by season; always confirm in the live Item Shop before sending.
Quick Gifting Requirements Checklist
You must meet all of the following before you can send a Fortnite gift:
- Friendship duration: at least 2 days on your Epic Friends list before gifting.
- Recipient must log in to receive the gift.
Step-by-Step: Gift Fortnite Skins or Shop Items
- Open the Item Shop and select the cosmetic you want to send.
- Click or tap “Gift” (sometimes shown as “Buy As a Gift”).
- Select your friend(s) from the Epic Friends list, or search by their Epic display name (recommended over platform gamertag to avoid mistakes).
- Confirm the purchase. Your V-Bucks (or real‑money balance if it’s a Pass) are spent and the gift is sent.
- Tell your friend to log in—gift will appear in their inbox as a wrapped box.
Heads‑up: As of the v31.40 update, dynamically priced bundles (where the receiver already owns one or more items) cannot be gifted. Always double‑check bundle eligibility before you buy.
What You Can’t Gift in Fortnite
The following are not giftable (current as of July 2025; subject to change):
- V-Bucks (see next section for alternatives)
- Battle Pass levels
- Passes purchased using V-Bucks (only real‑money Pass tokens are giftable)
- Some real‑money offers (exceptions: certain Passes like Battle Pass, LEGO, Festival, OG when live)
- Items **not** currently in the Item Shop
- Fortnite Crew subscription
- Event Passes (unless specifically enabled)
- Dynamically Priced Bundles when the receiver already owns any included item
Safe Gifting Tips & Scam Avoidance
- Always confirm the recipient’s Epic display name before sending—typos = lost V-Bucks.
- Enable 2FA (required for gifting & vital for account security).
- Never share your login credentials with anyone offering “free” or “discounted” gifts.
- Only use the in-game gift flow or trusted automated services that operate within Epic’s gifting rules (ex: VBUCKS.AR for shop item fulfillment).
- If gifting a Battle Pass, send early in the season; gifting may disable near season end.
- If a gift fails, verify eligibility (friendship age, gift limit, item still in shop) before retrying.
Can You Gift V-Bucks? (Yes, but Not Directly)
You cannot send V-Bucks directly to another player through the Fortnite in-game gifting system. Epic does not support direct currency transfers between accounts.
Supported alternatives:
- Buy a Fortnite Gift Card (new, rolling out globally) and give the code to your friend.
- Where still available, purchase a V-Bucks Card from a retailer; they redeem at fortnite.com/vbuckscard.
- Gift Battle Passes or cosmetic items instead of raw currency.
The new Fortnite Gift Cards (introduced June 2025) load funds to an Epic account balance that can be used for V-Bucks, Fortnite Crew, Packs, select Epic Games Store purchases, and more. These cards will gradually replace older V-Bucks‑only cards across regions.
Cross-Platform Gifting & Platform Notes
Fortnite gifting is available on: Android, PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox.
You can gift across platforms as long as:
- You and your friend are connected through Epic accounts (appearing in each other’s Epic Friends list).
- The item is eligible for gifting on the sender’s platform.
- The receiver does not already own the item (and the bundle isn’t blocked for partial ownership).
Shared Wallet Note: If your friend redeems a Fortnite Gift Card or buys V-Bucks on a platform that supports the Fortnite Shared Wallet (PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Mobile, Cloud), those V-Bucks are generally usable across those platforms—Nintendo devices are an exception (currency won’t transfer, but purchased items will show in Locker).
Daily Fortnite Gift Limit Explained
You can send up to 5 gifts within any rolling 24‑hour period. The timer is per gift sent, not tied to the daily Item Shop reset.
Example: Send a gift at 21:00 (9:00 PM) — that “slot” reopens exactly 24 hours later at 21:00 the next day. Track your sends if you’re gifting to multiple friends.
Historically the limit was lower (3/day when gifting first launched in 2018), but Epic has since expanded it. Always check current limits if you’re planning large giveaways or events.
Fortnite Gifting FAQ
How long do I need to be friends before I can gift?
At least 2 days on your Epic Friends list. Do I need 2FA enabled?
Yes. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is required to send gifts and strongly recommended for account security. How many Fortnite gifts can I send per day?
Up to 5 gifts per rolling 24‑hour period. Each gift slot resets 24 hours after it’s used. Can I gift the Battle Pass?
Yes—when enabled for the current season and purchased with real money. Battle Pass gifting typically disables close to season end, so send early. Can I gift V-Bucks?
No direct V-Buck transfers. Use a Fortnite Gift Card (or older V-Bucks card where still sold) or gift items instead. Why did my gift fail?
Common reasons: under 2‑day friendship, gift limit hit, item left shop, receiver already owns the item, or bundle blocked by partial ownership.
Save on Fortnite Gifts with VBUCKS.AR
Looking to save money on Fortnite gifts—skins, bundles, or Battle Passes for friends or community giveaways? VBUCKS.AR helps players access discounted Item Shop content and automated gifting flows that respect Epic’s rules. Ideal for creators, streamers, and parents gifting multiple accounts.
