How to Buy a Battle Pass for Fortnite

The Fortnite Battle Pass is the perfect way to get your hands on exclusive seasonal items. Because who doesn’t love to collect fun things in Fortnite like different skins, weapons and other items. But what is a Battle Pass? And how much does it cost? We’ll tell you everything you need to know about buying a Battle Pass in Fortnite.

Updated on: 17-04-2024 Author: Merel

What is a Battle Pass?

In a Battle Pass, you’ll find 100 different Fortnite rewards. There are cosmetic items like skins, weapons and animations, but also V-Bucks. Every Fortnite season, a new Battle Pass will be released. Players can unlock items in the pass by leveling up throughout the season.

How much does the Fortnite Battle Pass cost?

In order to buy a Battle Pass, you need to purchase V-Bucks first. For a Battle Pass you need 950 V-Bucks, which is incomparable to about £6,60.

How much V-Bucks does a Battle Pass cost?

You need 950 V-Bucks to buy a Battle Pass. The denomination that comes closest to that amount, is our 1000 Fortnite V-Bucks card, which costs £6,99.

How much V-Bucks do I get with a Battle Pass?

Investing in a Battle Pass is a great idea, since you can earn more V-Bucks back! With the Battle Pass you can earn up to 1500 V-Bucks. So, when you buy a 1000 V-Bucks card, and you pay 950 V-Bucks for a Battle Pass, you’ll actually end up gaining 550 V-Bucks. Now that’s a bang for your buck!

How do I buy a Battle Pass in Fortnite?

It’s easy to buy a Battle Pass in Fortnite. Just follow these quick steps and become the most stylish player in the Battle Bus:

Log into Fortnite and make sure you top up your credit to at least 950 V-Bucks
Go to the Battle Pass tab at the top of the screen
Click on Get Battle Pass
Complete your purchase and you’re done!

How do I buy a Battle Pass with V-Bucks?

The only way to buy your Battle Pass in Fortnite is with V-bucks. After you confirm your purchase, the amount is immediately taken off your credit. Need to top up your V-Bucks? Do so quick and easy with the V-Bucks gift cards from Startselect!

How do I buy a Battle Pass for the Nintendo Switch?

You can also buy a Fortnite Battle Pass on your Switch. Just follow these steps:

Open Fortnite on your Switch
Make sure to top up your credit to at least 950 V-Bucks
Navigate to the Battle Pass tab at the top of the screen
Complete your purchase and you’re done!

Is a Fortnite Battle Pass worth it?

There are a couple of tiers you can unlock without buying the Battle Pass, but if you really want to join the Fortnite action and get all the best rewards, buying the Battle Pass is the best option.

When you buy a Battle Pass, you instantly get access to all the tiers and awards in the current Fortnite season. Max out with the latest skins, weapons, animations, other cosmetic items and even earn back V-Bucks!

Get your Battle Pass with the V-Buck gift cards from Startselect

You can easily get your Fortnite Battle Pass with the V-Bucks gift cards from Startselect! At Startselect, you can buy V-Bucks with payment methods like Apple Pay, PayPal, and Klarna*. So you don’t need a credit card to buy your Fortnite Battle Pass.

*Klarna's Pay in 3 / Pay in 30 days are unregulated credit agreements. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. 18+, UK residents only. Subject to status. Late fees may apply. T&Cs apply.

About the author: Merel is a true cozy- and puzzle game lover and has logged countless hours in Stardew Valley and Professor Layton on the Switch. She has a subscription to (almost) every streaming platform imaginable and a severe online shopping addiction.